About Altig
The surname Altig is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "alt," meaning "old." It is a topographic surname that was given to someone who lived near an old or ancient feature, such as an old tree or an old house. The suffix "-ig" is a common German ending that denotes a place or location. Therefore, Altig can be interpreted as "one who lives near an old place" or "dweller by the old feature."
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The surname Altig is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Altig 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 Altig in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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