Fater

Fater Meaning & Origin

About Fater
The surname Fater is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "vater," meaning "father." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who held a position of authority or respect, such as a village elder or a religious figure. The name Fater may have also been used as a patronymic surname, indicating descent from a father or a respected male ancestor.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Fater: 183
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 98,982
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FTR
🗽 NYSIIS
FA
🔊 Soundex
F0306
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F EY1 T ER0
🌐 IPA
/fater*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F360

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Fater in Braille

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

The name Fater in braille

How to sign the name Fater using Sign Language

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

The name Fater in sign language

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