Follette

Follette Meaning & Origin

About Follette
The surname Follette 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 into Follette, 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 Follette is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Follette: 551
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 39837
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.19

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FLT
🗽 NYSIIS
FA
🔊 Soundex
F04030
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F AA2 L EH1 T
🌐 IPA
/ˌfɑˈlɛt/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FLT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F430

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Follette in Braille

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

The name Follette in braille

How to sign the name Follette using Sign Language

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

The name Follette in sign language

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