Noftle

Noftle Meaning & Origin

About Noftle
The surname Noftle is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "noeft," meaning "newt" or "lizard." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who had characteristics or behaviors resembling those of a newt or lizard. Over time, the name evolved into Noftle and became a hereditary surname passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Noftle can be found primarily in Newfoundland, Canada, where it is most commonly associated.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Noftle: 105
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 154,907
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Noftle 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
NFTL
🔊 Soundex
N01340
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N AO1 F T AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/noftle*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('NFTL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
N134

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Noftle in Braille

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

The name Noftle in braille

How to sign the name Noftle using Sign Language

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

The name Noftle in sign language

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