About Dross
The surname Dross is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "dros," meaning "thicket" or "brushwood." It is a topographic surname given to someone who lived near or in a dense thicket or brushwood area. The name may have also been used as a nickname for someone with a wild or unruly nature.
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The surname Dross is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Dross based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Dross in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Dross using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.