Konter

Konter Meaning & Origin

About Konter
The surname Konter is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "konter," meaning "counter" or "opposite." It is believed to have originated as an occupational name for someone who worked as a counter or a money changer. The name may have also been used as a nickname for someone who had a confrontational or argumentative nature. Overall, the surname Konter likely originated as a descriptive or occupational name and has been passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Konter: 151
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 115,639
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KNTR
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K05306
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AA1 N T ER0
🌐 IPA
/konter*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KNTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K536

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Konter in Braille

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

The name Konter in braille

How to sign the name Konter using Sign Language

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

The name Konter in sign language

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