Dressner

Dressner Meaning & Origin

About Dressner
The surname Dressner is of German origin and is derived from the occupational name "Dressner" or "Dresser," which referred to a person who worked as a dresser or dresser of cloth. The term "Dressner" comes from the Middle High German word "dreschōne," meaning "to dress" or "to prepare." This surname likely originated as a name for someone involved in the textile industry, specifically in the process of dressing or finishing cloth. Over time, individuals with this surname may have branched out into other professions or adopted the name for various reasons.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Dressner: 132
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 129,047
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TRSNR
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D602506
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D R EH1 S N ER0
🌐 IPA
/dressner*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TRSNR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D625

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Dressner in Braille

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

The name Dressner in braille

How to sign the name Dressner using Sign Language

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

The name Dressner in sign language

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