Alter

Alter Meaning & Origin

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.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Alter is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Alter: 3,830
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 8,597
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.3

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.

Ranking information for the surname Alter is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ALTR
🗽 NYSIIS
A
🔊 Soundex
A4306
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AO1 L T ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈɔltər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ALTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A436

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Alter in Braille

Here's how to represent Alter in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Alter in braille

How to sign the name Alter using Sign Language

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.

The name Alter in sign language

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