Pellet

Pellet Meaning & Origin

About Pellet
The surname Pellet is of French origin and is derived from the word "pelletier," meaning a maker or seller of fur garments. It is an occupational surname that was given to individuals involved in the fur trade or those who worked with fur, such as furriers or fur merchants. Over time, the name Pellet has evolved and may have variations in spelling and pronunciation.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Pellet: 149
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 116,829
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PLT
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P0403
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P EH1 L AH0 T
🌐 IPA
/ˈpɛlət/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PLT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P430

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Pellet in Braille

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

The name Pellet in braille

How to sign the name Pellet using Sign Language

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

The name Pellet in sign language

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