Doling

Doling Meaning & Origin

About Doling
The surname Doling is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "dol," meaning "dull" or "foolish." It was likely used as a nickname for someone who was perceived as simple-minded or lacking intelligence. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, and individuals with the surname Doling may have inherited it from an ancestor who was given this nickname.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Doling is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Doling: 144
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 120187
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Doling based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

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🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D04052
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D OW1 L IH0 NG
🌐 IPA
/ˈdoʊlɪŋ/
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🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D452

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Doling in Braille

Here's how to represent Doling in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Doling in braille

How to sign the name Doling using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Doling using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Doling in sign language

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