Droll

Droll Meaning & Origin

About Droll
The surname Droll is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "trolle," meaning "goblin" or "elf." It is a nickname surname given to someone who was believed to possess mischievous or playful qualities. The name may have been bestowed upon individuals who exhibited a sense of humor or engaged in humorous behavior, making it a descriptive surname.

🌍 Origin
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Droll: 522
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 41,657
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.18

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
TRL
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
DA
πŸ”Š Soundex
D604
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
D R OW1 L
🌐 IPA
/droʊl/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('TRL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D640

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Droll in Braille

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

The name Droll in braille

How to sign the name Droll using Sign Language

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

The name Droll in sign language

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