Molten

Molten Meaning & Origin

About Molten
The surname Molten is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "molt," meaning "to mow" or "to cut." It is likely that the name originated as an occupational surname for someone involved in the cutting or harvesting of crops. Over time, the spelling of the name may have evolved to Molten, and individuals with this surname can be found in various English-speaking countries.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Molten: 135
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 126,765
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MLTN
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M04305
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M OW1 L T AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈmoʊltən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MLTN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M435

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Molten in Braille

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

The name Molten in braille

How to sign the name Molten using Sign Language

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

The name Molten in sign language

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