Elser

Elser Meaning & Origin

About Elser
The surname Elser is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "elso," meaning "noble" or "excellent." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was considered noble or outstanding in some way. Over time, the name Elser may have been adopted by individuals or families who aspired to or were recognized for their exceptional qualities or achievements.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Elser: 1,549
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 18018
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.53

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ALSR
🗽 NYSIIS
EA
🔊 Soundex
E4206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
EH1 L S ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈɛlsər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ALSR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
E426

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Elser in Braille

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

The name Elser in braille

How to sign the name Elser using Sign Language

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

The name Elser in sign language

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