Dryja

Dryja Meaning & Origin

About Dryja
The surname Dryja is of Polish origin and is derived from the word "dryjać," which means "to scold" or "to nag" in Polish. As a surname, Dryja likely originated as a nickname for someone who was known for their tendency to scold or nag others. It is a relatively uncommon surname and is primarily found among individuals of Polish descent.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Dryja: 229
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 82317
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TRJ
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D6020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D R AY1 Y UW0
🌐 IPA
/dryja*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TRJ', 'TRH')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Dryja in Braille

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

The name Dryja in braille

How to sign the name Dryja using Sign Language

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

The name Dryja in sign language

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