Espaillat

Espaillat Meaning & Origin

About Espaillat
The surname Espaillat is of Spanish origin and is derived from the word "espada," meaning "sword." It is believed to have originated as a surname for individuals who were skilled in swordsmanship or were associated with the use of swords. The name Espaillat is predominantly found in the Dominican Republic and is also present in other Spanish-speaking countries.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Espaillat: 1,131
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 22,673
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.38

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ASPLT
🗽 NYSIIS
EA
🔊 Soundex
E210403
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
EH0 S P EH1 L T
🌐 IPA
/espaillat*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ASPLT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
E214

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Espaillat in Braille

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

The name Espaillat in braille

How to sign the name Espaillat using Sign Language

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

The name Espaillat in sign language

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