Gwilt

Gwilt Meaning & Origin

About Gwilt
The surname Gwilt is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "gwilt," meaning "to swallow or gulp down." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone with a hearty appetite or a fast eater. The name may have also been used to describe someone with a voracious or insatiable personality. Over time, the surname Gwilt has evolved and is now relatively rare.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gwilt: 316
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 63,218
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.11

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLT
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G043
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G W IH1 L T
🌐 IPA
/gwilt*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G430

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gwilt in Braille

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

The name Gwilt in braille

How to sign the name Gwilt using Sign Language

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

The name Gwilt in sign language

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