Detter

Detter Meaning & Origin

About Detter
The surname Detter is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "detter," meaning "judge" or "arbiter." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who held a position of authority or was known for their fair judgment. Over time, individuals with the surname Detter may have been descendants of judges or individuals involved in legal matters.

🌍 Origin
📏 Surname Length
💬 Number of Syllables
🔠 Starting Letter

Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Detter: 640
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 35203
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.22

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TTR
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D0306
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D EH1 T ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈdɛtər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D360

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Detter in Braille

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

The name Detter in braille

How to sign the name Detter using Sign Language

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

The name Detter in sign language

Numerology