Dorer

Dorer Meaning & Origin

About Dorer
The surname Dorer is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "dor," meaning "gate" or "door." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a name for someone who lived near or worked as a gatekeeper or doorkeeper. Over time, the name Dorer may have been adopted by various individuals and families who held this occupation or lived in close proximity to gates or doors.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Dorer: 467
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 45,740
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.16

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TRR
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D0606
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D AO1 R ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈdɔrər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TRR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D660

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Dorer in Braille

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

The name Dorer in braille

How to sign the name Dorer using Sign Language

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

The name Dorer in sign language

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