Colvert

Colvert Meaning & Origin

About Colvert
The surname Colvert is of French origin and is derived from the word "colvert," which means "mallard" in English. It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who resembled or had characteristics associated with a mallard, such as having bright or colorful plumage. The surname Colvert is relatively rare and is primarily found in France and French-speaking regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Colvert: 474
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 45,189
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.16

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLFRT
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C041063
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AA1 L V ER0 T
🌐 IPA
/ˈkɑlvərt/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLFRT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C416

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Colvert in Braille

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

The name Colvert in braille

How to sign the name Colvert using Sign Language

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

The name Colvert in sign language

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