Dungey

Dungey Meaning & Origin

About Dungey
The surname Dungey is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "dunge," meaning a dungeon or underground prison. It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked in or lived near a dungeon. The name may have also been given to someone who had a dark or gloomy disposition. Over time, the spelling of the surname may have evolved, resulting in variations such as Dungee or Dungy.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Dungey: 851
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 28,131
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.29

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Dungey 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
TNJ
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D0520
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D AH1 N JH IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈdənʤi/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TNJ', 'TNK')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Dungey in Braille

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

The name Dungey in braille

How to sign the name Dungey using Sign Language

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

The name Dungey in sign language

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