Duplessy

Duplessy Meaning & Origin

About Duplessy
The surname Duplessy is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "plessis," meaning "hedge" or "fence." It is a topographic surname that was likely given to someone who lived near or worked with hedges or fences. The prefix "du" indicates "of" or "from," suggesting that the original bearer of the surname was associated with a specific hedge or fence. Over time, the surname Duplessy has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Duplessy: 181
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 99,845
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Duplessy 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
TPLS
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D014020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D UW1 P L AH0 S IY0
🌐 IPA
/duplessy*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TPLS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D142

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Duplessy in Braille

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

The name Duplessy in braille

How to sign the name Duplessy using Sign Language

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

The name Duplessy in sign language

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