Fechter

Fechter Meaning & Origin

About Fechter
The surname Fechter is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "vehtære," meaning "actor" or "performer." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to individuals who worked as actors or entertainers. The name Fechter may also have been used to denote someone who possessed theatrical or dramatic qualities.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Fechter: 831
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 28,679
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.28

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Fechter based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FKTR
🗽 NYSIIS
FACA
🔊 Soundex
F020306
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F EH1 K T ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈfɛktər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FKTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F236

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Fechter in Braille

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

The name Fechter in braille

How to sign the name Fechter using Sign Language

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

The name Fechter in sign language

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