Doppler

Doppler Meaning & Origin

About Doppler
The surname Doppler is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "dopel," meaning "to stumble" or "to falter." It is believed to have originally been a nickname given to someone who was clumsy or unsteady on their feet. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname and has been passed down through generations.

🌍 Origin
📏 Surname Length
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🔠 Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Doppler: 252
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 76,275
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TPR
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D01406
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D AA1 P L ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈdɑplər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TPR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D146

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Doppler in Braille

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

The name Doppler in braille

How to sign the name Doppler using Sign Language

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

The name Doppler in sign language

Numerology