Dreyfuss

Dreyfuss Meaning & Origin

About Dreyfuss
The surname Dreyfuss is of German origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "drey," meaning "three," and "fuss," meaning "foot." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who had three feet or was known for having a peculiar foot shape. Over time, the surname Dreyfuss has evolved and is now primarily associated with Jewish families, particularly those of Ashkenazi descent.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Dreyfuss: 605
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 36,900
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.21

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Dreyfuss 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
TRFS
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
DA
πŸ”Š Soundex
D60102
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
D R EY1 F AH0 S
🌐 IPA
/ˈdreΙͺfΙ™s/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('TRFS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D612

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Dreyfuss in Braille

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

The name Dreyfuss in braille

How to sign the name Dreyfuss using Sign Language

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

The name Dreyfuss in sign language

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