Dolphin

Dolphin Meaning & Origin

About Dolphin
The surname Dolphin is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "dolfyn," which means "dolphin." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who had a resemblance to a dolphin or possessed dolphin-like qualities such as agility, grace, or intelligence. The surname Dolphin may have also been given to individuals who were associated with dolphins in some way, such as fishermen or sailors. Overall, the surname Dolphin is likely to have originated as a descriptive or occupational name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Dolphin: 1,795
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 16,125
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.61

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Dolphin 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 Dolphin is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TLFN
🗽 NYSIIS
DAFFA
🔊 Soundex
D04105
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D AA1 L F AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈdɑlfən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TLFN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D415

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Dolphin in Braille

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

The name Dolphin in braille

How to sign the name Dolphin using Sign Language

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

The name Dolphin in sign language

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