Dreskin

Dreskin Meaning & Origin

About Dreskin
The surname Dreskin is of Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "dresken," meaning "threshing." It is believed to have been an occupational name for someone involved in the process of separating grain from its husks. The name may have been given to those who worked as farmers or laborers in the agricultural industry. Over time, the surname Dreskin has become a relatively uncommon name, primarily found among Jewish communities.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Dreskin: 114
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 145,220
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TRSKN
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D60205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D R EH1 S K IH0 N
🌐 IPA
/dreskin*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TRSKN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D625

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Dreskin in Braille

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

The name Dreskin in braille

How to sign the name Dreskin using Sign Language

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

The name Dreskin in sign language

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