Duguid

Duguid Meaning & Origin

About Duguid
The surname Duguid is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "MacDhuibh," meaning "son of the dark one." It is a patronymic surname, indicating descent from a male ancestor named Duguid or MacDhuibh. The name likely originated as a nickname for someone with dark hair or a dark complexion. Over time, variations of the name have emerged, but the core meaning remains rooted in its Gaelic origins.

🌍 Origin
📏 Surname Length
💬 Number of Syllables
🔠 Starting Letter

Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Duguid: 579
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 38265
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.2

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TKT
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D0203
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D AH1 G W IH0 D
🌐 IPA
/ˈdəgwɪd/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TKT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D230

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Duguid in Braille

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

The name Duguid in braille

How to sign the name Duguid using Sign Language

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

The name Duguid in sign language

Numerology