Dull

Dull Meaning & Origin

About Dull
The surname Dull is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "dol," meaning "dull" or "blunt." It is believed to have originally been a nickname given to someone who was perceived as slow-witted or lacking in intelligence. Over time, the surname Dull may have been adopted by individuals who wanted to embrace or reclaim the name as a symbol of strength or resilience.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Dull: 4,818
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 6,961
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.63

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TL
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D AH1 L
🌐 IPA
/dəl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Dull in Braille

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

The name Dull in braille

How to sign the name Dull using Sign Language

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

The name Dull in sign language

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