About Lettner
The surname Lettner is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "letten," meaning "to hinder" or "to obstruct." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked as a gatekeeper or a person who hindered or obstructed others in some way. Over time, the surname Lettner may have been adopted by various families who were associated with these occupations or possessed similar characteristics.
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The surname Lettner is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Lettner based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Lettner in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Lettner using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.