During

During Meaning & Origin

About During
The surname During is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "duren," meaning "to endure" or "to last." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was known for their endurance or perseverance. The surname During may also have been a locational name for someone who lived near a place called "Duren" or "Durnin." Overall, the surname During signifies strength, resilience, and longevity.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name During: 344
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 58,876
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.12

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TRNK
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D06052
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D UH1 R IH0 NG
🌐 IPA
/ˈdʊrɪŋ/
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('TRNK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D652

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name During in Braille

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

The name During in braille

How to sign the name During using Sign Language

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

The name During in sign language

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