Dotter

Dotter Meaning & Origin

About Dotter
The surname Dotter is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "dotter," meaning "yolk." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked with eggs or had a connection to the egg trade. The name may have been given to a poultry farmer, an egg merchant, or someone who was known for their expertise in handling eggs. Over time, the surname Dotter has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Dotter: 857
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 27974
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.29

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TTR
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D0306
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D AA1 T ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈdɑtər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D360

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Dotter in Braille

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

The name Dotter in braille

How to sign the name Dotter using Sign Language

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

The name Dotter in sign language

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