Dunsky

Dunsky Meaning & Origin

About Dunsky
The surname Dunsky is of Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "dun," meaning "thunder." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone with a loud or booming voice. The suffix "-sky" is a common Jewish surname ending, indicating a connection to a particular place or region. Therefore, the surname Dunsky likely refers to someone who lived near or had an association with a place known for its thunderous sound or had a powerful voice.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Dunsky: 124
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 135,593
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TNSK
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D0520
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D AH1 N S K IY0
🌐 IPA
/dunsky*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TNSK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Dunsky in Braille

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

The name Dunsky in braille

How to sign the name Dunsky using Sign Language

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

The name Dunsky in sign language

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