Bullitt

Bullitt Meaning & Origin

About Bullitt
The surname Bullitt is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "boule," meaning "ball" or "bullet." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who was round or rotund in shape. Over time, the spelling of the name evolved to Bullitt. The surname Bullitt is relatively rare and is most commonly found in the United States.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Bullitt: 306
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 64,891
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.1

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PLT
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B0403
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B UW1 L IH0 T
🌐 IPA
/ˈbulɪt/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PLT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B430

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bullitt in Braille

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

The name Bullitt in braille

How to sign the name Bullitt using Sign Language

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

The name Bullitt in sign language

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