Filter

Filter Meaning & Origin

About Filter
The surname Filter is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "vilter," meaning "to filter" or "to strain." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone who worked as a filterer or strainer, possibly in the context of brewing or winemaking. Over time, the surname Filter has evolved and may also have been adopted by individuals based on their association with the word's metaphorical meanings, such as someone who had a discerning or purifying influence.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Filter: 582
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 38,103
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.2

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FLTR
🗽 NYSIIS
FA
🔊 Soundex
F04306
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F IH1 L T ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈfɪltər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FLTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F436

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Filter in Braille

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

The name Filter in braille

How to sign the name Filter using Sign Language

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

The name Filter in sign language

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