Frater

Frater Meaning & Origin

About Frater
The surname Frater is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Old French word "frater," meaning "brother." It was originally used as a nickname for someone who had a close relationship with a religious brotherhood or who acted in a brotherly manner. Over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations, often indicating a family's connection to a religious order or their reputation for brotherly qualities.

🌍 Origin
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Frater: 642
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 35,096
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.22

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
FRTR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
FA
πŸ”Š Soundex
F60306
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
F R EY1 T ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈfreΙͺtΙ™r/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('FRTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F636

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Frater in Braille

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

The name Frater in braille

How to sign the name Frater using Sign Language

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

The name Frater in sign language

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