Flotte

Flotte Meaning & Origin

About Flotte
The surname Flotte is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "vlot" or "vloz," meaning "fleet" or "swift." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who was fast or agile. The name may have also been given to individuals associated with maritime activities or those who lived near bodies of water. Over time, the surname Flotte has evolved and may have variations in spelling and pronunciation.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Flotte: 361
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 56,588
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.12

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FLT
🗽 NYSIIS
FA
🔊 Soundex
F4030
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F L AA1 T
🌐 IPA
/flotte*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FLT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F430

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Flotte in Braille

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

The name Flotte in braille

How to sign the name Flotte using Sign Language

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

The name Flotte in sign language

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