Dolman

Dolman Meaning & Origin

About Dolman
The surname Dolman is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. One interpretation suggests that it is derived from the Middle English word "dolman," which referred to a loose, sleeveless overgarment worn by men in the 14th and 15th centuries. Another possibility is that it is a variant of the surname Doleman, which originated from the occupation of a doleman, someone who distributed alms or charity on behalf of a religious institution. Overall, the surname Dolman likely has origins in either a garment worn in medieval times or an occupation related to charitable acts.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Dolman: 679
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 33,567
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.23

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Dolman 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

📇 Metaphone
TLMN
🗽 NYSIIS
DANA
🔊 Soundex
D04505
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D AA1 L M AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈdɑlmən/
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('TLMN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D455

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Dolman in Braille

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

The name Dolman in braille

How to sign the name Dolman using Sign Language

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

The name Dolman in sign language

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