Rivett

Rivett Meaning & Origin

About Rivett
The surname Rivett is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "rivet," meaning "a small metal pin or bolt used to fasten plates of armor." It is believed to have been a nickname or occupational name for someone who worked as a blacksmith or metalworker, specifically involved in the production or repair of armor. The surname Rivett may also have been given to someone who was strong or resilient, likening them to the strength and durability of a rivet.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Rivett: 403
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 51,610
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.14

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RFT
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R0103
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R IH1 V IH0 T
🌐 IPA
/ˈrɪvɪt/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RFT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R130

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Rivett in Braille

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

The name Rivett in braille

How to sign the name Rivett using Sign Language

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

The name Rivett in sign language

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