Foltin

Foltin Meaning & Origin

About Foltin
The surname Foltin is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "volden" or "voldin," meaning "to fold" or "to pleat." It is likely that the surname was originally given to someone who worked as a tailor or was involved in the textile industry, as folding and pleating were common techniques used in fabric manipulation. Over time, the surname Foltin has been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Foltin: 173
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 103655
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Foltin based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FLTN
🗽 NYSIIS
FA
🔊 Soundex
F04305
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F OW1 L T IH0 N
🌐 IPA
/foltin*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FLTN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F435

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Foltin in Braille

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

The name Foltin in braille

How to sign the name Foltin using Sign Language

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

The name Foltin in sign language

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