Etter

Etter Meaning & Origin

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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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Etter: 5,039
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 6,701
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.71

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.

Ranking information for the surname Etter is not currently available.

Pronunciation

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

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Etter in Braille

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

The name Etter in braille

How to sign the name Etter using Sign Language

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.

The name Etter in sign language

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