Etier

Etier Meaning & Origin

About Etier
The surname Etier is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "estier," meaning "to dam or block." It is believed to have originated as an occupational name for someone who worked as a dam builder or a person who lived near a dam. The name may also have been given to someone who lived in an area where a river was dammed or blocked. Over time, the spelling and pronunciation of the name may have evolved, resulting in variations such as Etié, Etiée, or Etière.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Etier: 214
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 86,981
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AT
🗽 NYSIIS
EA
🔊 Soundex
E306
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
EH1 T IY0 ER0
🌐 IPA
/etier*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AT', 'ATR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
E360

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Etier in Braille

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

The name Etier in braille

How to sign the name Etier using Sign Language

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

The name Etier in sign language

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