Plath

Plath Meaning & Origin

About Plath
The surname Plath is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "platt" or "plat," meaning "flat" or "level." It is believed to have originally been a topographic name for someone who lived in a flat or level area. The name Plath may also have been used as a nickname for someone who had a flat or broad nose. Over time, the surname Plath has spread beyond Germany and can be found in various parts of the world.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Plath: 1,553
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 17,980
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.53

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PL0
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P4030
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P L AE1 TH
🌐 IPA
/plæθ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PL0', 'PLT')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P430

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Plath in Braille

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

The name Plath in braille

How to sign the name Plath using Sign Language

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

The name Plath in sign language

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