Fichter

Fichter Meaning & Origin

About Fichter
The surname Fichter is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "vicht," meaning "fight" or "struggle." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was a fighter or a warrior. The name may have been given to individuals who were skilled in combat or who had a strong and determined personality. Over time, the surname Fichter has become a hereditary family name passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Fichter: 2,113
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 14,208
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.72

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Fichter 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 IH1 K T ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈfɪktər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FKTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F236

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Fichter in Braille

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

The name Fichter in braille

How to sign the name Fichter using Sign Language

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

The name Fichter in sign language

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