About Gaiter
The surname Gaiter is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "gaiter," which referred to a type of leg covering or protective garment worn over the shoe and lower leg. The name was likely originally given to someone who made or sold gaiters or who habitually wore them. Over time, the surname Gaiter became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.
The surname Gaiter is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gaiter 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 Gaiter is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Gaiter in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Gaiter using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.