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.
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: 5850
- 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.
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Pronunciation
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.
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.
