Dozois

Dozois Meaning & Origin

About Dozois
The surname Dozois is of French origin and is derived from the word "doigt," meaning "finger." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone with a physical characteristic related to the finger, such as a deformity or a skillful use of the hands. Over time, the surname Dozois became a hereditary family name passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Dozois: 294
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 67,126
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.1

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TS
🗽 NYSIIS
DASA
🔊 Soundex
D0202
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D AH0 Z OY1 Z
🌐 IPA
/dozois*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TS', 'TSS')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D220

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Dozois in Braille

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

The name Dozois in braille

How to sign the name Dozois using Sign Language

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

The name Dozois in sign language

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