Platten

Platten Meaning & Origin

About Platten
The surname Platten is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "plat," meaning "flat" or "level." It was originally used as a topographic name for someone who lived on a flat or level piece of land. Over time, the name Platten became a hereditary surname passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Platten can be found across the world, particularly in English-speaking countries.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Platten: 452
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 47,006
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.15

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PLTN
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P40305
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P L AE1 T AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈplætən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PLTN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P435

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Platten in Braille

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

The name Platten in braille

How to sign the name Platten using Sign Language

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

The name Platten in sign language

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