Trafelet

Trafelet Meaning & Origin

About Trafelet
The surname Trafelet is of Swiss origin and is derived from the German word "trafele," meaning "to stumble" or "to falter." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was clumsy or unsteady on their feet. Over time, the name Trafelet became a hereditary surname passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Trafelet can be found primarily in Switzerland and the surrounding regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Trafelet: 122
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 137327
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TRFLT
🗽 NYSIIS
TA
🔊 Soundex
T6010403
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
T R AE1 F AH0 L T
🌐 IPA
/trafelet*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TRFLT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T614

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Trafelet in Braille

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

The name Trafelet in braille

How to sign the name Trafelet using Sign Language

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

The name Trafelet in sign language

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