Dollen

Dollen Meaning & Origin

About Dollen
The surname Dollen is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "dolle," meaning "fool" or "madman." It is believed to have originally been a nickname given to someone who exhibited eccentric or unpredictable behavior. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, and individuals with the surname Dollen may have had ancestors who were known for their peculiar or unconventional nature.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Dollen: 202
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 91,221
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

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

Ranking information for the surname Dollen is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TLN
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D0405
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D AA1 L AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/dollen*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TLN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D450

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Dollen in Braille

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

The name Dollen in braille

How to sign the name Dollen using Sign Language

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

The name Dollen in sign language

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