About Pellett
The surname Pellett is of English origin and is derived from the medieval given name "Pell," which itself is a short form of the name Peregrine. The name Peregrine comes from the Latin word "peregrinus," meaning "traveler" or "pilgrim." Therefore, the surname Pellett likely originated as a nickname for someone who had made a pilgrimage or was known for their travels.
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The surname Pellett is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Pellett 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 Pellett is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Pellett in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Pellett using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.