Curlett

Curlett Meaning & Origin

About Curlett
The surname Curlett is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "curle," meaning "a curl or ringlet of hair." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone with curly hair. Over time, the name evolved into Curlett and became a hereditary surname passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Curlett can trace their ancestry back to Scotland and may still carry the distinctive trait of curly hair.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Curlett: 314
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 63,524
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.11

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRLT
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C06403
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K ER1 L IH0 T
🌐 IPA
/ˈkərlɪt/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRLT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C643

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Curlett in Braille

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

The name Curlett in braille

How to sign the name Curlett using Sign Language

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

The name Curlett in sign language

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