Follet

Follet Meaning & Origin

About Follet
The surname Follet is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "fol," meaning "mad" or "foolish." It was likely used as a nickname for someone who was considered eccentric or unpredictable. Over time, the name evolved to Follet, and individuals with this surname may have inherited it from an ancestor who was known for their peculiar or unconventional behavior.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Follet: 157
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 111988
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FLT
🗽 NYSIIS
FA
🔊 Soundex
F0403
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F AA1 L IH0 T
🌐 IPA
/follet*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FLT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F430

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Follet in Braille

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

The name Follet in braille

How to sign the name Follet using Sign Language

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

The name Follet in sign language

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