Duplechain

Duplechain Meaning & Origin

About Duplechain
The surname Duplechain is of French origin and is derived from the word "du" meaning "of" or "from" and "plech" meaning "fold" or "crease." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who had a double chin or a prominent fold or crease in their chin. Over time, this nickname became a hereditary surname and is now borne by individuals of French descent.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Duplechain: 916
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 26598
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.31

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Duplechain 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
TPLXN
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D0140205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D UW1 P L IH0 SH EY0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈduplɪʃeɪn/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TPLXN', 'TPLKN')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D142

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Duplechain in Braille

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

The name Duplechain in braille

How to sign the name Duplechain using Sign Language

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

The name Duplechain in sign language

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