Dose

Dose Meaning & Origin

About Dose
The surname Dose is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "dose," meaning "barrel" or "keg." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked with barrels, such as a cooper or a barrel maker. Over time, the surname Dose became hereditary and passed down through generations, often indicating a family's ancestral connection to the occupation.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Dose: 831
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 28679
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.28

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TS
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D OW1 S
🌐 IPA
/doʊs/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Dose in Braille

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

The name Dose in braille

How to sign the name Dose using Sign Language

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

The name Dose in sign language

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