Dungy

Dungy Meaning & Origin

About Dungy
The surname Dungy is of English origin and is derived from the Old Norse personal name "Dunga" or "Dungu," which means "dark one" or "dark-skinned." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone with a dark complexion or hair color. Over time, the name evolved into Dungy and became a hereditary surname passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Dungy can be found primarily in the United States.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Dungy: 359
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 56836
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.12

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TNK
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D0520
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D AH1 N JH IY0
🌐 IPA
/dungy*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TNK', 'TNJ')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Dungy in Braille

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

The name Dungy in braille

How to sign the name Dungy using Sign Language

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

The name Dungy in sign language

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