About Achter
The surname Achter is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "achter," meaning "behind" or "at the back." It is a topographic or locational surname typically given to someone who lived behind or at the back of a particular place or landmark. It may also have been used as a nickname for someone who was considered reserved or introverted.
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The surname Achter is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Achter based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Achter in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Achter using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.