Hoots

Hoots Meaning & Origin

About Hoots
The surname Hoots is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Old English word "hut," meaning a small cottage or shelter. It is believed to have originally been a topographic name for someone who lived near or in a small hut. Over time, the name Hoots may have also been used as a nickname for someone who resembled an owl or made owl-like sounds.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Hoots: 1,918
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 15,303
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.65

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Hoots 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

📇 Metaphone
HTS
🗽 NYSIIS
HA
🔊 Soundex
H032
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH UW1 T S
🌐 IPA
/huts/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HTS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H320

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Hoots in Braille

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

The name Hoots in braille

How to sign the name Hoots using Sign Language

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

The name Hoots in sign language

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