Dunnett

Dunnett Meaning & Origin

About Dunnett
The surname Dunnett is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Old Norse word "dunnr," meaning "brown" or "dark," combined with the suffix "-ett," which is a diminutive. Therefore, the surname Dunnett is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone with brown or dark hair or complexion. Over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Dunnett: 306
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 64,891
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.1

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TNT
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D0503
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D AH1 N IH0 T
🌐 IPA
/ˈdənɪt/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TNT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D530

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Dunnett in Braille

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

The name Dunnett in braille

How to sign the name Dunnett using Sign Language

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

The name Dunnett in sign language

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