Dumke

Dumke Meaning & Origin

About Dumke
The surname Dumke is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "dumme," meaning "dumb" or "stupid." It is believed to have originally been a nickname given to someone who was perceived as foolish or slow-witted. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, and individuals with the surname Dumke can be found primarily in Germany and other German-speaking regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Dumke: 934
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 26189
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.32

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Dumke based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

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TMK
🗽 NYSIIS
DANA
🔊 Soundex
D0520
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D AH1 M K IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈdəmki/
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🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Dumke in Braille

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

The name Dumke in braille

How to sign the name Dumke using Sign Language

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

The name Dumke in sign language

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