Liter

Liter Meaning & Origin

About Liter
The surname Liter is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "litære," meaning "literary" or "learned." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone involved in literature or education, such as a scholar, writer, or teacher. The name may have been given to individuals who were known for their literary skills or intellectual pursuits. Over time, the surname Liter has evolved and been passed down through generations, retaining its association with knowledge and learning.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Liter: 277
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 70,645
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LTR
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L0306
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L IY1 T ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈlitər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L360

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Liter in Braille

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

The name Liter in braille

How to sign the name Liter using Sign Language

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

The name Liter in sign language

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