About Altus
The surname Altus is of Latin origin and is derived from the word "altus," meaning "high" or "tall." It is a descriptive surname typically given to individuals who were physically tall or had a lofty stature. The name Altus may have also been used metaphorically to denote someone with high social status or a person of noble birth.
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The surname Altus is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Altus 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 Altus is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Altus in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Altus using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.