Alther

Alther Meaning & Origin

About Alther
The surname Alther 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, such as an elder or a village leader. The name may have also been given to someone who displayed wisdom or maturity beyond their years.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Alther: 223
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 84,136
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AL0R
🗽 NYSIIS
A
🔊 Soundex
A4306
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AO1 L T ER0
🌐 IPA
/alther*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AL0R', 'ALTR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A436

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Alther in Braille

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

The name Alther in braille

How to sign the name Alther using Sign Language

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

The name Alther in sign language

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