Lotter

Lotter Meaning & Origin

About Lotter
The surname Lotter is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "lotære," meaning "lottery" or "raffle." It is an occupational surname that likely originated from someone who was involved in organizing or conducting lotteries or raffles. The name may have been given to individuals who were responsible for distributing tickets or managing the process of drawing lots. Over time, the surname Lotter has evolved and is now found in various parts of the world, particularly in Germany and South Africa.

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📏 Surname Length
💬 Number of Syllables
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Lotter: 729
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 31689
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.25

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LTR
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L0306
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L AA1 T ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈlɑtər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L360

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Lotter in Braille

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

The name Lotter in braille

How to sign the name Lotter using Sign Language

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

The name Lotter in sign language

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