About Alten
The surname Alten is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "alt," meaning "old." It is a topographic or habitational surname given to someone who lived near an old or ancient place. It may also have been used as a nickname for an older person or someone with a wise or mature disposition. The name Alten is relatively common in Germany and can be found in various spellings, including Alten, Alton, and Altman.
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Here's how to represent Alten in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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