Hyter

Hyter Meaning & Origin

About Hyter
The surname Hyter is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "higetre," meaning "harpist" or "player of the harp." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who played the harp professionally or as a hobby. The name may have also been used as a nickname for someone who had a skill or talent related to playing the harp. Over time, the spelling of the surname may have evolved, resulting in variations such as Hyter.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Hyter: 303
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 65,424
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.1

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
HTR
🗽 NYSIIS
HA
🔊 Soundex
H0306
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH AY1 T ER0
🌐 IPA
/hyter*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H360

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Hyter in Braille

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

The name Hyter in braille

How to sign the name Hyter using Sign Language

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

The name Hyter in sign language

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