Sleight

Sleight Meaning & Origin

About Sleight
The surname Sleight is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "sleight," meaning "cunning" or "skillful." It was likely used as a nickname for someone who was clever or adept at a particular craft or trade. The name may have also been given to someone who was known for their dexterity or quick thinking. Overall, the surname Sleight signifies a person with cleverness or skill.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Sleight: 1,093
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 23,300
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.37

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
SLT
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
SAG
πŸ”Š Soundex
S40203
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
S L AY1 T
🌐 IPA
/slaΙͺt/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('SLT', 'XLT')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S423

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Sleight in Braille

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

The name Sleight in braille

How to sign the name Sleight using Sign Language

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

The name Sleight in sign language

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