Gelter

Gelter Meaning & Origin

About Gelter
The surname Gelter is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "gelt," meaning "money" or "payment." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone involved in financial matters, such as a moneylender or tax collector. Over time, the surname Gelter may have also been adopted by individuals who were known for their wealth or financial success.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gelter: 113
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 146201
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLTR
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G04306
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G EH1 L T ER0
🌐 IPA
/gelter*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLTR', 'JLTR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G436

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gelter in Braille

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

The name Gelter in braille

How to sign the name Gelter using Sign Language

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

The name Gelter in sign language

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