Dorminy

Dorminy Meaning & Origin

About Dorminy
The surname Dorminy is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "dormir," meaning "to sleep." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who had a tendency to sleep a lot or had a peaceful and calm demeanor. Over time, the name Dorminy became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Dorminy: 330
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 60,960
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.11

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Dorminy 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
D065050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D AO1 R M AH0 N IY0
🌐 IPA
/dorminy*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TRMN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D655

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Dorminy in Braille

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

The name Dorminy in braille

How to sign the name Dorminy using Sign Language

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

The name Dorminy in sign language

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