Mallett

Mallett Meaning & Origin

About Mallett
The surname Mallett is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "mallet," meaning "a small wooden hammer." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who worked as a carpenter or a woodworker. The name may also have been used as a nickname for someone who was known for using a mallet or had a physical resemblance to one. Overall, the surname Mallett signifies a connection to the profession or characteristic associated with a mallet.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Mallett: 6,556
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 5,315
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.22

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

Pronunciation

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

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Mallett in Braille

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

The name Mallett in braille

How to sign the name Mallett using Sign Language

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

The name Mallett in sign language

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