Gaiter

Gaiter Meaning & Origin

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.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gaiter: 1,140
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 22,543
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.39

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.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KTR
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G0306
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G EY1 T ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈgeɪtər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G360

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gaiter in Braille

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

The name Gaiter in braille

How to sign the name Gaiter using Sign Language

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.

The name Gaiter in sign language

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