About Elder
The surname Elder is of English and Scottish origin and is derived from the Middle English word "eldre," meaning "elder" or "older." It was originally used as a nickname for someone who was the elder of two people with the same name, or for someone who held a position of authority or respect within their community. The surname Elder can also be a variant of the Scottish surname MacIntosh, derived from the Gaelic "Mac an Toisich," meaning "son of the chief." Overall, the surname Elder signifies age, wisdom, or leadership.
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The surname Elder is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Elder 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 Elder is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Elder in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Elder using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.