Elter

Elter Meaning & Origin

About Elter
The surname Elter is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "elter," meaning "elder" or "older." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who held a position of authority or respect within their community, such as an elder or village leader. Over time, the surname Elter became hereditary and passed down through generations, signifying a familial connection to this respected position.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Elter: 267
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 72,771
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ALTR
🗽 NYSIIS
EA
🔊 Soundex
E4306
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
EH1 L T ER0
🌐 IPA
/elter*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ALTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
E436

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Elter in Braille

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

The name Elter in braille

How to sign the name Elter using Sign Language

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

The name Elter in sign language

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