About Altemeier
The surname Altemeier is of German origin and is derived from the combination of the elements "alt" meaning "old" and "meier" meaning "tenant farmer." Therefore, the meaning of the surname Altemeier can be interpreted as "old tenant farmer" or "elderly farmer." It is likely that the name was originally given to someone who held the occupation of a tenant farmer or who owned a farm that had been passed down through generations.
The surname Altemeier is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Altemeier 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 Altemeier in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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