Duerr

Duerr Meaning & Origin

About Duerr
The surname Duerr is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "dürre," meaning "dry" or "withered." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone with a thin or gaunt appearance. Over time, the surname Duerr may have been adopted by individuals who lived in dry or barren areas or worked in occupations related to dryness, such as farming or pottery. Today, the surname Duerr is relatively common in Germany and can be found among German-speaking communities around the world.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Duerr: 2,607
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 11,982
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.88

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TR
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D060
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D UH1 R
🌐 IPA
/dʊr/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D600

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Duerr in Braille

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

The name Duerr in braille

How to sign the name Duerr using Sign Language

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

The name Duerr in sign language

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