Dunkerley

Dunkerley Meaning & Origin

About Dunkerley
The surname Dunkerley is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Duncan" combined with the suffix "-ley," meaning "clearing" or "meadow." It is believed to have originated as a locational surname, referring to someone who lived near or was associated with a clearing or meadow belonging to a person named Duncan. Over time, the surname Dunkerley has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Dunkerley: 505
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 42,858
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.17

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Dunkerley 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

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
TNKRL
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
DA
πŸ”Š Soundex
D0520640
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
D AH1 NG K ER0 L IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈdΙ™Ε‹kΙ™rli/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('TNKRL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D526

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Dunkerley in Braille

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

The name Dunkerley in braille

How to sign the name Dunkerley using Sign Language

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

The name Dunkerley in sign language

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