Velte

Velte Meaning & Origin

About Velte
The surname Velte is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "velte," meaning "swift" or "quick." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was known for their agility or speed. The name may have been given to messengers, couriers, or individuals involved in fast-paced activities. Over time, the surname Velte has been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Velte: 382
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 54,055
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.13

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FLT
🗽 NYSIIS
VA
🔊 Soundex
V0430
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
V EH1 L T
🌐 IPA
/vɛlt/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FLT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
V430

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Velte in Braille

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

The name Velte in braille

How to sign the name Velte using Sign Language

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

The name Velte in sign language

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