About Ouelette
The surname Ouelette is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "oueille," meaning "eyebrow." It is a descriptive surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone with prominent or distinctive eyebrows. Over time, the spelling of the surname may have evolved, resulting in variations such as Ouellette or Ouellet. Today, individuals with the surname Ouelette can be found primarily in French-speaking regions, particularly in Canada, where it is a relatively common surname.
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The surname Ouelette is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Ouelette 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 Ouelette is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Ouelette in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Ouelette using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.