Geiter

Geiter Meaning & Origin

About Geiter
The surname Geiter is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "geiter," meaning "goat." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked with or owned goats. The name may have been given to goat herders, goat farmers, or individuals who had a particular affinity for goats. Over time, the surname Geiter became hereditary and passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Geiter: 212
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 87,663
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KTR
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G0306
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G AY1 T ER0
🌐 IPA
/geiter*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KTR', 'JTR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G360

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Geiter in Braille

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

The name Geiter in braille

How to sign the name Geiter using Sign Language

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

The name Geiter in sign language

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