Dorsi

Dorsi Meaning & Origin

About Dorsi
The surname Dorsi is of Italian origin and is derived from the word "dorso," meaning "back" or "spine." It is a topographic or occupational surname, typically given to someone who lived or worked near a prominent ridge or hill. The name may also have been used to describe someone with a strong or sturdy back, suggesting physical strength or resilience.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Dorsi: 447
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 47,429
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.15

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TRS
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D0620
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D AO1 R S IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈdɔrsi/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TRS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Dorsi in Braille

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

The name Dorsi in braille

How to sign the name Dorsi using Sign Language

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

The name Dorsi in sign language

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