Kilts

Kilts Meaning & Origin

About Kilts
The surname Kilts is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "coille" meaning "wood" or "forest." It is believed to have originated as a locational surname, indicating that the bearer lived near or in a wooded area. Over time, the spelling and pronunciation of the name may have evolved, resulting in variations such as Kilts.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kilts: 554
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 39659
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.19

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLTS
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K0432
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K IH1 L T S
🌐 IPA
/kɪlts/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLTS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K432

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kilts in Braille

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

The name Kilts in braille

How to sign the name Kilts using Sign Language

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

The name Kilts in sign language

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