Plett

Plett Meaning & Origin

About Plett
The surname Plett is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "plette," meaning "patch" or "piece." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who had a distinctive patch or mark on their clothing or skin. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname and has been passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Plett: 675
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 33731
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.23

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PLT
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P403
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P L EH1 T
🌐 IPA
/plɛt/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PLT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P430

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Plett in Braille

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

The name Plett in braille

How to sign the name Plett using Sign Language

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

The name Plett in sign language

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