Dreyer

Dreyer Meaning & Origin

About Dreyer
The surname Dreyer is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "drier," meaning "three." It is an occupational surname that was given to people who worked as a miller or a millwright. The name likely originated from the fact that these individuals were responsible for operating and maintaining the three main components of a mill: the waterwheel, the grindstones, and the grain hopper. Over time, the surname Dreyer has spread beyond Germany and can be found in various countries around the world.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Dreyer: 6,751
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 5,175
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.29

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Dreyer 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

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
TRR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
DA
πŸ”Š Soundex
D606
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
D R EY1 ER0
🌐 IPA
/dreΙͺΙ™r/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('TRR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D660

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Dreyer in Braille

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

The name Dreyer in braille

How to sign the name Dreyer using Sign Language

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

The name Dreyer in sign language

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