Fretter

Fretter Meaning & Origin

About Fretter
The surname Fretter is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "vretter," meaning "watchman" or "guardian." It is an occupational surname that likely originated from someone who held the role of a watchman or guardian, responsible for protecting a specific area or property. Over time, the surname Fretter has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Fretter: 117
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 142,108
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FRTR
🗽 NYSIIS
FA
🔊 Soundex
F60306
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F R EH1 T ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈfrɛtər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FRTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F636

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Fretter in Braille

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

The name Fretter in braille

How to sign the name Fretter using Sign Language

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

The name Fretter in sign language

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