Malett

Malett Meaning & Origin

About Malett
The surname Malett is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "malot," meaning "mallet" or "hammer." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked as a blacksmith or a carpenter, using a mallet or hammer in their trade. Over time, the surname Malett has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Malett: 125
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 134,712
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MLT
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M0403
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AE1 L IH0 T
🌐 IPA
/malett*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MLT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M430

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Malett in Braille

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

The name Malett in braille

How to sign the name Malett using Sign Language

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

The name Malett in sign language

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