Glotfelty

Glotfelty Meaning & Origin

About Glotfelty
The surname Glotfelty is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "glotzen," meaning "to stare" or "to gaze." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone with a distinctive or intense gaze. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, and individuals with the surname Glotfelty can be traced back to German-speaking regions. Today, Glotfelty is a relatively rare surname primarily found in the United States, particularly in the state of West Virginia.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter

Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Glotfelty: 672
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 33856
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.23

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Glotfelty 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

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
KLTFLT
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
GA
πŸ”Š Soundex
G40310430
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
G L AA1 T F IH0 L T IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈglΙ‘tfΙͺlti/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('KLTFLT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G431

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Glotfelty in Braille

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

The name Glotfelty in braille

How to sign the name Glotfelty using Sign Language

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

The name Glotfelty in sign language

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