Polite

Polite Meaning & Origin

About Polite
The surname Polite is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "poli," meaning "polite" or "refined." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was known for their courteous and well-mannered behavior. The name Polite signifies a person who was polite, courteous, and refined in their interactions with others.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Polite: 4,108
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 8,067
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.39

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
PLT
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
PA
πŸ”Š Soundex
P04030
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
P AH0 L AY1 T
🌐 IPA
/pΙ™ΛˆlaΙͺt/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('PLT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P430

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Polite in Braille

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

The name Polite in braille

How to sign the name Polite using Sign Language

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

The name Polite in sign language

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