About Alter
The surname Alter is of German and Jewish origin. It is derived from the German word "alter," meaning "old" or "elder." As a surname, Alter was often given to individuals who were considered wise or respected within their community. It may have also been used to denote someone who held a position of authority or leadership.
The surname Alter is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Alter 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 Alter in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Alter using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.