Abfalter

Abfalter Meaning & Origin

About Abfalter
The surname Abfalter is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "abvalter," meaning "one who wanders away" or "one who strays." It is likely that the surname was originally given to someone who was known for wandering or straying from their home or community. Over time, the name may have been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary surname.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Abfalter: 244
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 78,316
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Abfalter 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
APFLTR
🗽 NYSIIS
A
🔊 Soundex
A104306
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AE1 B F L AA2 T ER0
🌐 IPA
/abfalter*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('APFLTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A143

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Abfalter in Braille

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

The name Abfalter in braille

How to sign the name Abfalter using Sign Language

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

The name Abfalter in sign language

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