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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The surname Geiter is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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.
Here's how to represent Geiter in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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.