Alterman

Alterman Meaning & Origin

About Alterman
The surname Alterman is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "alter," meaning "old" or "elder." It is an occupational surname that was given to individuals who held positions of authority or leadership within their communities, such as elders or respected individuals. The name Alterman signifies a person of wisdom, experience, and influence within the Jewish community.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Alterman: 727
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 31,754
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.25

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Alterman 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 Alterman is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ALTRMN
🗽 NYSIIS
ANA
🔊 Soundex
A4306505
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AO1 L T ER0 M AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈɔltərmən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ALTRMN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A436

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Alterman in Braille

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

The name Alterman in braille

How to sign the name Alterman using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Alterman using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Alterman in sign language

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