Modisett

Modisett Meaning & Origin

About Modisett
The surname Modisett is of English origin and is believed to be a variant of the name Modest. It is derived from the Latin word "modestus," meaning "moderate" or "humble." The name Modisett likely originated as a nickname or descriptive name for someone who displayed modesty or humility in their demeanor or behavior. Over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Modisett: 207
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 89,403
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MTST
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M030203
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AA1 D AH0 S T
🌐 IPA
/modisett*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MTST', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M323

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Modisett in Braille

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

The name Modisett in braille

How to sign the name Modisett using Sign Language

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

The name Modisett in sign language

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