Ouellette

Ouellette Meaning & Origin

About Ouellette
The surname Ouellette is of French origin and is derived from the given name Ouellet, which itself is a diminutive form of the name Ouelle. The name Ouelle is believed to have originated from the Old French word "ouel," meaning "wool." Therefore, the surname Ouellette is thought to have originally been a nickname for someone who worked with or was associated with wool, such as a wool merchant or a shepherd.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Ouellette: 13,984
  • Overall Popularity: 0.01%
  • Ranking: 2583
  • Frequency per 100k people: 4.74

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Ouellette 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

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ALT
🗽 NYSIIS
OA
🔊 Soundex
O04030
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AA1 UW0 L EH0 T
🌐 IPA
/ˈɑulɛt/
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🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
O430

Accessibility & Communication

Braille Representation

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

Braille representation of Ouellette

Sign Language Hand Signs

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

Sign language representation of Ouellette

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