Plackett

Plackett Meaning & Origin

About Plackett
The surname Plackett is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "plæcet," meaning "pleased" or "satisfied." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who was content or agreeable. Over time, this nickname evolved into a surname and has been passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Plackett: 102
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 158,432
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.03

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PLKT
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P40203
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P L AE1 K IH0 T
🌐 IPA
/plackett*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PLKT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P423

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Plackett in Braille

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

The name Plackett in braille

How to sign the name Plackett using Sign Language

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

The name Plackett in sign language

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