Wildcat

Wildcat Meaning & Origin

About Wildcat
The surname Wildcat is derived from the Old English word "wildecatte," which refers to a wild or untamed cat. It is a descriptive surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who displayed characteristics associated with a wildcat, such as being fierce, agile, or unpredictable. The name may have been given to individuals who exhibited these traits or had a connection to wildcats in some way. Over time, the surname Wildcat has become relatively rare and is primarily found in English-speaking regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Wildcat: 183
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 98,982
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ALTKT
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W043203
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W AY1 L D K AE2 T
🌐 IPA
/ˈwaɪldˌkæt/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ALTKT', 'FLTKT')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W432

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wildcat in Braille

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

The name Wildcat in braille

How to sign the name Wildcat using Sign Language

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

The name Wildcat in sign language

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