Dechter

Dechter Meaning & Origin

About Dechter
The surname Dechter is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "dehter," meaning "scribe" or "writer." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who worked as a scribe or a writer, indicating their profession or role in society. Over time, the surname Dechter may have been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Dechter: 141
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 122,314
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TKTR
🗽 NYSIIS
DACA
🔊 Soundex
D020306
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D EH1 K T ER0
🌐 IPA
/dechter*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TKTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D236

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Dechter in Braille

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

The name Dechter in braille

How to sign the name Dechter using Sign Language

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

The name Dechter in sign language

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