Shiplet

Shiplet Meaning & Origin

About Shiplet
The surname Shiplet is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "ship" meaning "sheep" and the diminutive suffix "-let." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was small or gentle like a lamb. The name Shiplet may have been given to individuals who displayed these characteristics or worked as shepherds. Over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Shiplet: 181
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 99,845
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XPLT
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S01403
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH IH1 P L AH0 T
🌐 IPA
/shiplet*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XPLT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S143

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Shiplet in Braille

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

The name Shiplet in braille

How to sign the name Shiplet using Sign Language

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

The name Shiplet in sign language

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