Helter

Helter Meaning & Origin

About Helter
The surname Helter is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "heltære," meaning "hunter." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to individuals who worked as hunters or had a connection to hunting activities. The name may also have been used as a nickname for someone who possessed qualities associated with hunting, such as agility or keen senses.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Helter: 108
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 151,532
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
HLTR
🗽 NYSIIS
HA
🔊 Soundex
H04306
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH EH1 L T ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈhɛltər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HLTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H436

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Helter in Braille

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

The name Helter in braille

How to sign the name Helter using Sign Language

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

The name Helter in sign language

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