Myrtle

Myrtle Meaning & Origin

About Myrtle
The surname Myrtle is derived from the Old English word "myrtel," which refers to the evergreen shrub known as myrtle. This surname likely originated as a topographic name for someone who lived near or worked with myrtle bushes. It may also have been a nickname for someone with a connection to the plant, such as someone who used myrtle leaves for medicinal or aromatic purposes. Overall, the surname Myrtle is associated with the plant and its various uses.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Myrtle: 377
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 54,637
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.13

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Myrtle based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MRTL
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M06340
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M ER1 T AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈmərtəl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MRTL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M634

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Myrtle in Braille

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

The name Myrtle in braille

How to sign the name Myrtle using Sign Language

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

The name Myrtle in sign language

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