Flatter

Flatter Meaning & Origin

About Flatter
The surname Flatter is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "vlatern," meaning "to flatter" or "to praise." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was skilled in the art of flattery or someone who had a flattering or pleasing personality. The name may have been given to individuals who worked as courtiers or entertainers, known for their ability to charm and please others.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Flatter: 264
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 73464
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FLTR
🗽 NYSIIS
FA
🔊 Soundex
F40306
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F L AE1 T ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈflætər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FLTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F436

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Flatter in Braille

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

The name Flatter in braille

How to sign the name Flatter using Sign Language

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

The name Flatter in sign language

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