Perdew

Perdew Meaning & Origin

About Perdew
The surname Perdew is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "perdu," meaning "lost" or "wasted." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was considered to be a wasteful or extravagant person. Over time, the surname Perdew has evolved and may have been influenced by other factors such as regional dialects or spelling variations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Perdew: 880
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 27411
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.3

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PRT
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P0630
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P ER1 D UW0
🌐 IPA
/ˈpərdu/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRT', 'PRTF')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P630

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Perdew in Braille

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

The name Perdew in braille

How to sign the name Perdew using Sign Language

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

The name Perdew in sign language

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