Dortch

Dortch Meaning & Origin

About Dortch
The surname Dortch is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "dor," meaning door, and the suffix "-tch," which is a diminutive or affectionate form. Therefore, the surname Dortch is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who lived near or worked with doors, or it could have been a name given to someone who was associated with a particular door or gate. Over time, the name Dortch has evolved and been passed down through generations as a family surname.

๐ŸŒ Origin
๐Ÿ“ Surname Length
๐Ÿ’ฌ Number of Syllables
๐Ÿ”  Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Dortch: 4,817
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 6,965
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.63

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Dortch 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

๐Ÿ“‡ Metaphone
TRX
๐Ÿ—ฝ NYSIIS
DA
๐Ÿ”Š Soundex
D06320
๐ŸŽต Syllabic Pronunciation
D AO1 R CH
๐ŸŒ IPA
/dษ”rสง/
๐Ÿ”Š Double Metaphone
('TRX', '')
๐Ÿˆฏ Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D632

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Dortch in Braille

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

The name Dortch in braille

How to sign the name Dortch using Sign Language

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

The name Dortch in sign language

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