Polta

Polta Meaning & Origin

About Polta
The surname Polta is of Italian origin and is derived from the word "polta," meaning "mud" or "sludge." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who worked with or lived near muddy or marshy areas. The surname Polta is relatively rare and is primarily found in the northern regions of Italy.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Polta: 117
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 142,108
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PLT
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P0430
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P OW1 L T AH0
🌐 IPA
/polta*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PLT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P430

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Polta in Braille

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

The name Polta in braille

How to sign the name Polta using Sign Language

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

The name Polta in sign language

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