Floeter

Floeter Meaning & Origin

About Floeter
The surname Floeter is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "vlöter," meaning "floater" or "drifter." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked as a boatman or a sailor. The name may also have been given to individuals who were known for their wandering or restless nature. Overall, the surname Floeter suggests a connection to water or a sense of movement and transience.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Floeter: 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 Floeter 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 Floeter is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FLTR
🗽 NYSIIS
FA
🔊 Soundex
F40306
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F L OW1 T ER0
🌐 IPA
/floeter*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FLTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F436

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Floeter in Braille

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

The name Floeter in braille

How to sign the name Floeter using Sign Language

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

The name Floeter in sign language

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