Saltus

Saltus Meaning & Origin

About Saltus
The surname Saltus is of Latin origin and is derived from the word "saltus," meaning "forest" or "woodland." It is a toponymic surname, indicating that it was originally given to someone who lived near or in a forest. The name may have been bestowed upon individuals who resided in or owned land in wooded areas, or who worked as foresters or woodsmen. The surname Saltus is relatively rare and can be found in various parts of the world, particularly in Latin America and the United States.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Saltus: 261
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 74141
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SLTS
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S04302
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S AE1 L T AH0 S
🌐 IPA
/saltus*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SLTS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S432

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Saltus in Braille

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

The name Saltus in braille

How to sign the name Saltus using Sign Language

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

The name Saltus in sign language

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