Flot

Flot Meaning & Origin

About Flot
The surname Flot is of Norwegian origin and is derived from the Old Norse word "flóð," meaning "flood" or "high tide." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who lived near a body of water or had a connection to the sea. The surname Flot may also have been given to individuals who were associated with the unpredictable and powerful nature of the ocean.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Flot: 335
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 60,196
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.11

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FLT
🗽 NYSIIS
FA
🔊 Soundex
F403
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F L AA1 T
🌐 IPA
/flot*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FLT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F430

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Flot in Braille

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

The name Flot in braille

How to sign the name Flot using Sign Language

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

The name Flot in sign language

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