Smalt

Smalt Meaning & Origin

About Smalt
The surname Smalt is of German origin and is derived from the word "smalt," which refers to a type of blue pigment used in painting. It is believed that the surname was originally given to someone who worked with or sold this pigment, or perhaps to someone with a connection to the color blue. Over time, the surname Smalt has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Smalt: 180
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 100,302
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SMLT
🗽 NYSIIS
SNA
🔊 Soundex
S5043
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S M AO1 L T
🌐 IPA
/smalt*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SMLT', 'XMLT')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S543

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Smalt in Braille

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

The name Smalt in braille

How to sign the name Smalt using Sign Language

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

The name Smalt in sign language

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