Dudgeon

Dudgeon Meaning & Origin

About Dudgeon
The surname Dudgeon is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "dudgeon," meaning a type of wood used for making knife handles or a small dagger. It is believed that the surname was originally an occupational name for someone who worked with or made such items. Over time, the name Dudgeon became a hereditary surname passed down through generations, and individuals with this surname can be found in various parts of the world today.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Dudgeon: 1,683
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 16,917
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.57

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TJN
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D03205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D AH1 JH AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈdəʤən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TJN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D325

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Dudgeon in Braille

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

The name Dudgeon in braille

How to sign the name Dudgeon using Sign Language

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

The name Dudgeon in sign language

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