Maltese

Maltese Meaning & Origin

About Maltese
The surname Maltese is of Italian origin and is derived from the word "Malta," which refers to the Mediterranean island country. It is believed to have been a nickname or an ethnic name given to someone who had connections to Malta or had characteristics associated with the island. The name may also have been given to those who had made a pilgrimage to Malta or had served in the military campaigns related to the island. Overall, the surname Maltese signifies a connection to Malta or its people.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Maltese: 1,887
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 15,508
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.64

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
MLTS
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
MNA
πŸ”Š Soundex
M043020
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AO0 L T IY1 Z
🌐 IPA
/mΙ”lˈtiz/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('MLTS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M432

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Maltese in Braille

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

The name Maltese in braille

How to sign the name Maltese using Sign Language

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

The name Maltese in sign language

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