Malter

Malter Meaning & Origin

About Malter
The surname Malter is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "malter," meaning "measurer" or "one who measures." It is an occupational surname that likely originated from someone who worked as a measurer or an official responsible for measuring grain or other commodities. The name may have also been given to someone who was known for their precise or accurate measurements.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Malter: 397
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 52,267
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.13

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MLTR
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M04306
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AO1 L T ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈmɔltər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MLTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M436

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Malter in Braille

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

The name Malter in braille

How to sign the name Malter using Sign Language

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

The name Malter in sign language

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