Falterman

Falterman Meaning & Origin

About Falterman
The surname Falterman is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "valter" which means "to falter" or "to stumble." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who was clumsy or unsteady on their feet. Over time, the name became a hereditary surname and was passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Falterman can be found primarily in the United States, particularly in Louisiana where many German immigrants settled.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Falterman: 167
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 106570
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FLTRMN
🗽 NYSIIS
FANA
🔊 Soundex
F04306505
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F AO1 L T ER0 M AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/falterman*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FLTRMN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F436

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Falterman in Braille

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

The name Falterman in braille

How to sign the name Falterman using Sign Language

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

The name Falterman in sign language

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