About Etter
The surname Etter is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "eter," meaning "adder" or "snake." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who had snake-like qualities or characteristics, such as being cunning or sly. The surname Etter may have also been used to denote someone who lived near a place associated with snakes or had a connection to serpents in some way.
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The surname Etter is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Etter based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Etter in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Etter using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.