Dreyfus

Dreyfus Meaning & Origin

About Dreyfus
The surname Dreyfus is of German origin and is derived from the German word "drey" meaning "three" and "fuss" meaning "foot." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone with a physical characteristic such as a clubfoot or three toes. Over time, the surname Dreyfus became associated with the Jewish community, particularly due to the prominence of the Dreyfus family in France, most notably Alfred Dreyfus, whose wrongful conviction and subsequent exoneration in the late 19th century brought significant attention to the surname.

🌍 Origin

German

📏 Surname Length

7

💬 Number of Syllables

2

🔠 Starting Letter

D

Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

Number of People with the name Dreyfus: 789
Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
Ranking: 29793
Frequency per 100k people: 0.27

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

Numerology

🎭 Expression Number: 8

This number represents ambition, authority, and success in material matters. You possess a natural knack for business and financial management. Your path is marked by achievement and the pursuit of goals. You are driven, competitive, and capable of great resilience in the face of challenges.

👤 Personality Number: 9

Your compassionate and humanitarian traits are prominent. You are seen as empathetic and caring, with a deep connection to the emotional and spiritual well-being of others. Your global perspective and altruistic nature are admired by those around you.

❤️ Soul Number: 8

Your soul desires material success and achievement. You have an inner drive for ambition, power, and financial security. Your soul is goal-oriented and practical, seeking to manifest your dreams and ambitions into reality. Material comfort and status are important to your sense of self.

🧱 Cornerstone Number: 4

You are practical, reliable, and hard-working. You approach life with a methodical and disciplined mindset. Your organizational skills are strong, and you prefer stability and structure in your endeavors, often providing a solid foundation for yourself and others.

🏆 Capstone Number: 1

Your approach to completing tasks and projects showcases your leadership and ability to innovate. You often finish things with a unique flair, preferring to rely on your own strengths and ideas.

🌟 First Vowel Number: 5

You have an innate curiosity and a desire for knowledge. Communication and social interactions are important to you. You approach life with a sense of openness and versatility, always ready to explore new ideas and engage in intellectual pursuits.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone

TRFS

🗽 NYSIIS

DA

🔊 Soundex

D60102

🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation

D R AY1 F AH0 S

🌐 IPA

/ˈdreɪfəs/

🔊 Double Metaphone

('TRFS', '')

🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic

D612

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