Privett

Privett Meaning & Origin

About Privett
The surname Privett is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "preost" meaning "priest" and the suffix "-ett" denoting a diminutive or endearing form. Therefore, the surname Privett is believed to have originally referred to someone who was a priest or had some association with the clergy. Over time, it may have also been used as a nickname for someone who had a priest-like demeanor or acted in a priestly manner.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Privett: 3,583
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 9,117
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.21

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PRFT
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P60103
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P R IH1 V IH0 T
🌐 IPA
/ˈprɪvɪt/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRFT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P613

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Privett in Braille

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

The name Privett in braille

How to sign the name Privett using Sign Language

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

The name Privett in sign language

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