Alt

Alt Meaning & Origin

About Alt
The surname Alt is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "alt," meaning "old." It was often used as a nickname for an older person or someone with a wise or mature demeanor. The name may have also been given to distinguish between individuals with the same given name, as it was common to add a descriptive element to differentiate people in earlier times.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Alt: 5,906
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 5,850
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.0

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

Pronunciation

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ALT
🗽 NYSIIS
A
🔊 Soundex
A430
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AA1 L T
🌐 IPA
/ɑlt/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ALT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A430

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Alt in Braille

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

The name Alt in braille

How to sign the name Alt using Sign Language

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

The name Alt in sign language

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