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Dun
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  • Used in: 4 countries

Origin: Scottish

* As a Scottish surname, from the placename Dun, Angus, itself probably from Scottish Gaelic dùn (“fortress”). * As an English surname, variant of Dunn. * As a Dutch surname, from the adjective dun (“thin”). * As a Chinese surname, Mandarin form of surname 頓 /顿 meaning "pause" or 敦 meaning "sincere."

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United Kingdom Dun Listen Favorite Share Copy

Rank #10016
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United States Dun Listen Favorite Share Copy

Rank #42830
Frequency 476 people (0.18 per 100k)
Ethnic Distribution
White 43.91% Hispanic 1.47% Black 8.19% Asian/PI 42.44% Two+ 3.99%
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Russia Dun Listen Favorite Share Copy

Rank #52482
Frequency 10 people
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