Dummer

Dummer Meaning & Origin

About Dummer
The surname Dummer is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. One interpretation suggests that it is derived from the Old English word "dum," meaning "dumb" or "mute," and was likely used as a nickname for someone who was quiet or reserved. Another possibility is that it originated from the Middle English word "dummer," meaning "dark" or "gloomy," and may have been a descriptive name for someone with a somber or melancholic disposition. Additionally, it could have been a locational surname derived from the village of Dummer in Hampshire, England. As with many surnames, the exact meaning and origin can vary depending on the specific family line.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Dummer: 1,409
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 19,242
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.48

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Dummer 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

📇 Metaphone
TMR
🗽 NYSIIS
DANA
🔊 Soundex
D0506
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D AH1 M ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈdəmər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TMR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D560

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Dummer in Braille

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

The name Dummer in braille

How to sign the name Dummer using Sign Language

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

The name Dummer in sign language

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