About Flater
The surname Flater is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "vlater," 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 may have also been given to someone who exhibited paternal qualities or acted as a fatherly figure within their community.
The surname Flater is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Flater 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 Flater is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Flater in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Flater using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.