Later

Later Meaning & Origin

About Later
The surname Later is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "lāter," meaning "later" or "latter." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was born or arrived later in a particular place or event. The name could also have been given to someone who was known for being slow or tardy. Over time, the surname Later has evolved and spread to different regions, often with variations in spelling.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Later: 319
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 62714
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.11

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Later based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LTR
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L0306
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L EY1 T ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈleɪtər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L360

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Later in Braille

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

The name Later in braille

How to sign the name Later using Sign Language

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

The name Later in sign language

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