Gullett

Gullett Meaning & Origin

About Gullett
The surname Gullett is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "gullet," meaning "throat" or "neck." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone with a distinctive or prominent throat or neck. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Gullett can be found primarily in the United States and the United Kingdom.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gullett: 4,117
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 8,036
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.4

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLT
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G0403
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G UW1 L IH0 T
🌐 IPA
/ˈgulɪt/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G430

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gullett in Braille

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

The name Gullett in braille

How to sign the name Gullett using Sign Language

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

The name Gullett in sign language

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