Halter

Halter Meaning & Origin

About Halter
The surname Halter is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "halter," meaning "holder" or "supporter." It is an occupational surname that likely referred to someone who made or used halters, which are ropes or straps used to control or lead animals. The name may have been given to individuals who worked as harness makers, horse trainers, or those who dealt with livestock. Over time, the surname Halter has evolved and spread to various regions, including Switzerland and other German-speaking areas.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Halter: 4,349
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 7,633
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.47

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
HLTR
🗽 NYSIIS
HA
🔊 Soundex
H04306
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH AO1 L T ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈhɔltər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HLTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H436

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Halter in Braille

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

The name Halter in braille

How to sign the name Halter using Sign Language

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

The name Halter in sign language

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