Dullen

Dullen Meaning & Origin

About Dullen
The surname Dullen is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "dol," meaning "dull" or "foolish." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who was perceived as slow-witted or lacking intelligence. Over time, this nickname evolved into a surname and has been passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Dullen: 174
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 103,181
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TLN
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D0405
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D AH1 L AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/dullen*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TLN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D450

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Dullen in Braille

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

The name Dullen in braille

How to sign the name Dullen using Sign Language

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

The name Dullen in sign language

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