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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The surname Ouellette is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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.
Ranking information for the surname Ouellette is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Ouellette in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Ouellette using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.