Douglass

Douglass Meaning & Origin

About Douglass
The surname Douglass is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Dubhghlas," which translates to "dark river" or "black stream." The name likely originated as a descriptive name for someone who lived near a dark or black-colored river. Over time, the spelling and pronunciation of the name evolved, resulting in variations such as Douglas and Douglass. Today, individuals with the surname Douglass can be found across the world, particularly in English-speaking countries.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Douglass: 14,862
  • Overall Popularity: 0.01%
  • Ranking: 2,438
  • Frequency per 100k people: 5.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TKLS
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D02402
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D AH1 G L AH0 S IH0 Z
🌐 IPA
/ˈdəgləs/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TKLS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D242

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Douglass in Braille

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

The name Douglass in braille

How to sign the name Douglass using Sign Language

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

The name Douglass in sign language

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