About Alseth
The surname Alseth is of Norwegian origin and is derived from the Old Norse personal name "Álfr," meaning "elf," and the suffix "-setr," meaning "farmstead" or "dwelling." Therefore, the meaning of the surname Alseth can be interpreted as "elf farmstead" or "dwelling of the elves." It likely originated as a descriptive or locational surname for individuals or families living near or associated with a place believed to be inhabited by elves or associated with elf folklore.
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The surname Alseth is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Alseth 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 Alseth in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Alseth using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.