Cravatt

Cravatt Meaning & Origin

About Cravatt
The surname Cravatt is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "cravate," meaning "necktie." It is believed to have originated as an occupational name for someone who made or sold neckties or cravats. The name may have also been given to someone who frequently wore neckties or had a distinctive way of tying them. Over time, the surname Cravatt has evolved and become less associated with its original meaning, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Cravatt: 205
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 90,113
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRFT
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C60103
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K R AA1 V AH0 T
🌐 IPA
/cravatt*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRFT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C613

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Cravatt in Braille

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

The name Cravatt in braille

How to sign the name Cravatt using Sign Language

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

The name Cravatt in sign language

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