About Altemeyer
The surname Altemeyer is of German origin and is derived from the combination of the elements "alt" meaning "old" and "meyer" meaning "farmer" or "tenant." Therefore, the meaning of the surname Altemeyer can be interpreted as "old farmer" or "old tenant." It is likely that the name was originally given to someone who was an experienced or elderly farmer or tenant.
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The surname Altemeyer is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Altemeyer 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 Altemeyer in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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