Dude

Dude Meaning & Origin

About Dude
The surname Dude is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "tut," meaning "deed" or "action." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who was known for their actions or deeds. Over time, the surname Dude has evolved and may have different meanings in various cultures and regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Dude: 209
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 88,685
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TT
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D030
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D UW1 D
🌐 IPA
/dud/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D300

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Dude in Braille

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

The name Dude in braille

How to sign the name Dude using Sign Language

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

The name Dude in sign language

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