Dichter

Dichter Meaning & Origin

About Dichter
The surname Dichter is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "dichter," meaning "poet" or "bard." It is an occupational surname given to someone who was a poet or a writer of poetry. The name may have been initially bestowed upon individuals who were known for their skill in composing or reciting poetry. Over time, the surname Dichter has become a hereditary family name passed down through generations.

🌍 Origin
📏 Surname Length
💬 Number of Syllables
🔠 Starting Letter
Discover Your Ancestry with 23andMe Logo

Discover Your Ancestry with 23andMe

Explore your ancestry and health insights with exclusive savings.

Save 15%-60% this holiday season

Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Dichter: 355
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 57,372
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.12

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TKTR
🗽 NYSIIS
DACA
🔊 Soundex
D020306
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D IH1 K T ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈdɪktər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TKTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D236

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Dichter in Braille

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

The name Dichter in braille

How to sign the name Dichter using Sign Language

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

The name Dichter in sign language

Numerology