Floto

Floto Meaning & Origin

About Floto
The surname Floto is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "vlote," meaning "swift" or "quick." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was known for their agility or speed. The name may have been given to individuals involved in activities such as running, racing, or any occupation that required quickness. Over time, the surname Floto has been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Floto: 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 Floto 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 Floto is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FLT
🗽 NYSIIS
FA
🔊 Soundex
F4030
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F L OW1 T OW0
🌐 IPA
/floto*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FLT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F430

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Floto in Braille

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

The name Floto in braille

How to sign the name Floto using Sign Language

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

The name Floto in sign language

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