Flechtner

Flechtner Meaning & Origin

About Flechtner
The surname Flechtner is of German origin and is derived from the word "flechten," meaning "to weave" or "to braid." As a occupational surname, it likely originated as a name for someone who worked as a weaver or a braider of materials such as straw, hair, or fabric. The name may also have been given to someone with a skill or talent for intricate weaving or braiding.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Flechtner: 176
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 102,197
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Flechtner 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
FLKTNR
🗽 NYSIIS
FACA
🔊 Soundex
F40203506
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F L EH1 K T N ER0
🌐 IPA
/flechtner*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FLKTNR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F423

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Flechtner in Braille

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

The name Flechtner in braille

How to sign the name Flechtner using Sign Language

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

The name Flechtner in sign language

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