Dotts

Dotts Meaning & Origin

About Dotts
The surname Dotts is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "dott," meaning a mark or spot. It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone with a distinctive mark or spot on their body. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Dotts can be found primarily in the United States.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Dotts: 1,381
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 19551
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.47

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Dotts 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
TTS
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D032
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D AA1 T S
🌐 IPA
/dɑts/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TTS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D320

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Dotts in Braille

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

The name Dotts in braille

How to sign the name Dotts using Sign Language

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

The name Dotts in sign language

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