Garrote

Garrote Meaning & Origin

About Garrote
The surname Garrote is of Spanish origin and is derived from the word "garrote," which refers to a type of execution device used in medieval times. The name is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was associated with or had a connection to the garrote, either as an executioner or as a victim. Over time, the surname Garrote has evolved to become a hereditary surname passed down through generations, with individuals bearing the name having no direct association with the execution device.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Garrote: 147
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 118185
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRT
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G06030
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G AE1 R AH0 T
🌐 IPA
/garrote*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G630

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Garrote in Braille

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

The name Garrote in braille

How to sign the name Garrote using Sign Language

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

The name Garrote in sign language

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