Dryer

Dryer Meaning & Origin

About Dryer
The surname Dryer is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "dryere," which means "a person who dries or makes dry." It is an occupational surname that was given to individuals who worked as cloth dryers or dyers. The name Dryer signifies someone who was involved in the process of drying or preparing cloth, indicating their occupation or trade.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Dryer: 3,019
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 10,607
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.02

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
TRR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
DA
πŸ”Š Soundex
D606
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
D R AY1 ER0
🌐 IPA
/draΙͺΙ™r/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('TRR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D660

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Dryer in Braille

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

The name Dryer in braille

How to sign the name Dryer using Sign Language

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

The name Dryer in sign language

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