Vansleet

Vansleet Meaning & Origin

About Vansleet
The surname Vansleet is of Dutch origin and is derived from the Dutch word "sleet," meaning "sledge" or "sleigh." It is believed to have originated as an occupational name for someone who made or used sledges or sleighs. The name may have been given to individuals who were involved in the transportation of goods or people during winter months, particularly in regions with snowy climates.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Vansleet: 133
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 128,249
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Vansleet based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FNSLT
🗽 NYSIIS
VA
🔊 Soundex
V052403
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
V AE2 N S L IY1 T
🌐 IPA
/vansleet*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FNSLT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
V524

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Vansleet in Braille

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

The name Vansleet in braille

How to sign the name Vansleet using Sign Language

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

The name Vansleet in sign language

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