Dundy

Dundy Meaning & Origin

About Dundy
The surname Dundy is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "dun" meaning "fortress" or "hill." It is a locational surname, typically given to someone who lived near or on a hill or fortress. The name Dundy may also have been a nickname for someone who was strong or sturdy like a fortress. Overall, the surname Dundy signifies a connection to a geographical feature or a personal characteristic associated with strength and resilience.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Dundy: 136
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 126,018
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TNT
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D0530
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D AH1 N D IY0
🌐 IPA
/dundy*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TNT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D530

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Dundy in Braille

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

The name Dundy in braille

How to sign the name Dundy using Sign Language

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

The name Dundy in sign language

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