About Falter
The surname Falter is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "valter," meaning "to falter" or "to stumble." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was clumsy or unsteady on their feet. The name may have been given to individuals who had a tendency to stumble or trip, either physically or metaphorically, or it could have been used in a figurative sense to describe someone who was hesitant or indecisive in their actions.
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The surname Falter is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Falter 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 Falter is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Falter in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Falter using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.