About Pelts
The surname Pelts is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "pelt," meaning "skin" or "hide." It is believed to have been a nickname or occupational name for someone involved in the trade of animal skins or fur. The surname Pelts likely originated as a descriptive name for someone who worked as a furrier or dealt with pelts in some way.
The surname Pelts is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Pelts 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 Pelts is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Pelts in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Pelts using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.