Ouellet

Ouellet Meaning & Origin

About Ouellet
The surname Ouellet is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "ouel," meaning "wool." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who worked with or traded wool. Over time, the name evolved into Ouellet and became a hereditary surname. Today, it is predominantly found in French-speaking regions, particularly in Quebec, Canada.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Ouellet: 893
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 27110
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.3

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Ouellet 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
ALT
🗽 NYSIIS
OA
🔊 Soundex
O0403
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AA1 UW0 L IH0 T
🌐 IPA
/ˈɑulɪt/
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('ALT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
O430

Accessibility & Communication

Braille Representation

Here's how to represent the name Ouellet using braille.

Braille representation of Ouellet

Sign Language Hand Signs

Here's how you can use sign language to sign the name Ouellet.

Sign language representation of Ouellet

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