Alters

Alters Meaning & Origin

About Alters
The surname Alters is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "alter," meaning "old" or "elder." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who held a position of authority or respect within their community due to their age or wisdom. Over time, the surname Alters may have been adopted by individuals who were descendants or relatives of such individuals, or it could have been given to people who displayed characteristics associated with the term "alter" in some way.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Alters: 285
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 68949
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.1

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ALTRS
🗽 NYSIIS
A
🔊 Soundex
A43062
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AO1 L T ER0 Z
🌐 IPA
/ˈɔltərz/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ALTRS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A436

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Alters in Braille

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

The name Alters in braille

How to sign the name Alters using Sign Language

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

The name Alters in sign language

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