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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The surname Dolphin is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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.
Here's how to represent Dolphin in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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.