Kotter

Kotter Meaning & Origin

About Kotter
The surname Kotter is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kotære," meaning "cottage" or "hut." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a name for someone who lived in or worked at a small cottage or hut. Over time, the surname Kotter may have been adopted by various families who were associated with such dwellings, and it has since become a relatively common surname in Germany and other German-speaking regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kotter: 865
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 27783
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.29

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KTR
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K0306
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AA1 T ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈkɑtər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K360

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kotter in Braille

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

The name Kotter in braille

How to sign the name Kotter using Sign Language

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

The name Kotter in sign language

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