Opelt

Opelt Meaning & Origin

About Opelt
The surname Opelt is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "opel," meaning "noble" or "nobleman." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of a person named Opel. Over time, the spelling of the name may have evolved, resulting in variations such as Opelt. The surname Opelt suggests a noble or aristocratic lineage.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Opelt: 290
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 67,943
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.1

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
APLT
🗽 NYSIIS
OA
🔊 Soundex
O1043
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
OW1 P AH0 L T
🌐 IPA
/opelt*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('APLT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
O143

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Opelt in Braille

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

The name Opelt in braille

How to sign the name Opelt using Sign Language

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

The name Opelt in sign language

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