About Lighter
The surname Lighter is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "lighter," which referred to a person who was responsible for lighting fires or candles. It is an occupational surname that was given to individuals who worked as lighters or fire-lighters. The name may also have been used as a nickname for someone who had a bright or radiant personality.
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The surname Lighter is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Lighter 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 Lighter is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Lighter in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Lighter using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.