Dormann

Dormann Meaning & Origin

About Dormann
The surname Dormann is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "dormen," meaning "to sleep." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was a heavy sleeper or had a tendency to sleep a lot. The name may have also been given to someone who worked as a night watchman or had a job related to sleep or rest.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Dormann: 141
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 122314
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Dormann based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TRMN
🗽 NYSIIS
DANA
🔊 Soundex
D06505
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D AO1 R M AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/dormann*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TRMN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D655

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Dormann in Braille

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

The name Dormann in braille

How to sign the name Dormann using Sign Language

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

The name Dormann in sign language

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