Dorian

Dorian Meaning & Origin

About Dorian
The surname Dorian is of Greek origin and is derived from the personal name "Doros," meaning "gift" or "gift of God." It is believed to have originated from the ancient Greek region of Doris, and individuals with this surname are often associated with qualities such as generosity, kindness, and divine blessings.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Dorian: 967
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 25,535
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.33

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
TRN
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
DA
πŸ”Š Soundex
D0605
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
D AO1 R IY0 AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈdΙ”riΙ™n/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('TRN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D650

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Dorian in Braille

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

The name Dorian in braille

How to sign the name Dorian using Sign Language

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

The name Dorian in sign language

Numerology