Polt

Polt Meaning & Origin

About Polt
The surname Polt is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "polt," meaning "pole" or "stake." It is believed to have originated as an occupational name for someone who worked with poles or stakes, such as a fence builder or a carpenter. The surname Polt may also have been used as a nickname for someone who was tall or thin, resembling a pole.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Polt: 241
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 79075
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PLT
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P043
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P OW1 L T
🌐 IPA
/polt*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PLT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P430

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Polt in Braille

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

The name Polt in braille

How to sign the name Polt using Sign Language

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

The name Polt in sign language

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