Slight

Slight Meaning & Origin

About Slight
The surname Slight is of English and Scottish origin and is derived from the Middle English word "slyght," meaning "clever" or "crafty." It was likely originally used as a nickname for someone who was cunning or sly in their actions or behavior. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Slight can be found across the world, particularly in English-speaking countries.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter

Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Slight: 405
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 51396
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.14

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Slight 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 Slight 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 Slight in Braille

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

The name Slight in braille

How to sign the name Slight using Sign Language

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

The name Slight in sign language

Numerology