Dutch

Dutch Meaning & Origin

About Dutch
The surname Dutch is an occupational surname derived from the Middle English word "douche" or "douche," meaning a leader or chief. It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who held a position of authority or leadership within a community or organization. Over time, the surname Dutch became a hereditary surname passed down through generations, and individuals with this surname may have had ancestors who held positions of power or prominence.

๐ŸŒ Origin
๐Ÿ“ Surname Length
๐Ÿ’ฌ Number of Syllables
๐Ÿ”  Starting Letter

Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Dutch: 750
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 30980
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.25

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

Pronunciation

๐Ÿ“‡ Metaphone
TX
๐Ÿ—ฝ NYSIIS
DA
๐Ÿ”Š Soundex
D0320
๐ŸŽต Syllabic Pronunciation
D AH1 CH
๐ŸŒ IPA
/dษ™สง/
๐Ÿ”Š Double Metaphone
('TX', '')
๐Ÿˆฏ Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D320

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Dutch in Braille

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

The name Dutch in braille

How to sign the name Dutch using Sign Language

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

The name Dutch in sign language

Numerology