Driver

Driver Meaning & Origin

About Driver
The surname Driver is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "drivere," which referred to someone who drove or operated a vehicle, typically a cart or wagon. The name was occupational in nature and was given to individuals who worked as drivers or teamsters, transporting goods or people. Over time, the surname Driver became hereditary, passing down through generations, and is now a relatively common surname found primarily in English-speaking countries.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Driver: 15,442
  • Overall Popularity: 0.01%
  • Ranking: 2,361
  • Frequency per 100k people: 5.23

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
TRFR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
DA
πŸ”Š Soundex
D60106
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
D R AY1 V ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈdraΙͺvΙ™r/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('TRFR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D616

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Driver in Braille

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

The name Driver in braille

How to sign the name Driver using Sign Language

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

The name Driver in sign language

Numerology