Folts

Folts Meaning & Origin

About Folts
The surname Folts is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "volte," meaning "fold" or "enclosure." It is believed to have originally been a topographic name for someone who lived near a fold or enclosure, possibly referring to a sheepfold or a fenced area for livestock. Over time, the surname Folts has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Folts: 846
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 28,263
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.29

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FLTS
🗽 NYSIIS
FA
🔊 Soundex
F0432
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F OW1 L T S
🌐 IPA
/foʊlts/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FLTS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F432

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Folts in Braille

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

The name Folts in braille

How to sign the name Folts using Sign Language

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

The name Folts in sign language

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