Fleet

Fleet Meaning & Origin

About Fleet
The surname Fleet is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. One interpretation suggests that it is derived from the Old English word "fleot," meaning a stream or a creek. In this context, the surname may have been used to denote someone who lived near or worked by a waterway. Another possible meaning is that it originated as a nickname for a swift or agile person, as "fleet" can also refer to something that is quick or nimble. Overall, the surname Fleet is likely to have originated from either a geographical or a descriptive source.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Fleet: 2,787
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 11322
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.94

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FLT
🗽 NYSIIS
FA
🔊 Soundex
F403
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F L IY1 T
🌐 IPA
/flit/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FLT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F430

Accessibility & Communication

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Braille representation of Fleet

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Sign language representation of Fleet

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