Galanter

Galanter Meaning & Origin

About Galanter
The surname Galanter is of Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "galanter," meaning "gallant" or "elegant." It is believed to have originally been a nickname given to someone who was stylish, refined, or chivalrous. The name Galanter may have been bestowed upon individuals who displayed these qualities or aspired to be seen as such. Over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

๐ŸŒ Origin
๐Ÿ“ Surname Length
๐Ÿ’ฌ Number of Syllables
๐Ÿ”  Starting Letter

Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Galanter: 161
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 109758
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

๐Ÿ“‡ Metaphone
KLNTR
๐Ÿ—ฝ NYSIIS
GA
๐Ÿ”Š Soundex
G0405306
๐ŸŽต Syllabic Pronunciation
G AH0 L AE1 N T ER0
๐ŸŒ IPA
/gษ™หˆlรฆntษ™r/
๐Ÿ”Š Double Metaphone
('KLNTR', '')
๐Ÿˆฏ Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G453

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Galanter in Braille

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

The name Galanter in braille

How to sign the name Galanter using Sign Language

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

The name Galanter in sign language

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