Packett

Packett Meaning & Origin

About Packett
The surname Packett is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "paket," meaning a small package or bundle. It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone involved in the packaging or transportation of goods. Over time, the surname Packett may have also been used as a nickname for someone who was small or compact in stature.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Packett: 749
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 31,001
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.25

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PKT
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P0203
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P AE1 K IH0 T
🌐 IPA
/ˈpÌkɪt/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PKT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P230

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Packett in Braille

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

The name Packett in braille

How to sign the name Packett using Sign Language

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

The name Packett in sign language

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