About Altemus
The surname Altemus is of German origin and is derived from the combination of the elements "alt," meaning old, and "mus," a diminutive suffix. As a result, the name Altemus can be interpreted to mean "little old one" or "young old one." It likely originated as a nickname for someone who appeared older than their actual age or had a mature demeanor.
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The surname Altemus is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Altemus 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 Altemus in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Altemus using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.