Morter

Morter Meaning & Origin

About Morter
The surname Morter is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "mortere," meaning "a mortar." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who worked as a mortar maker or used a mortar in their profession, such as a mason or pharmacist. The surname Morter signifies a connection to the trade or occupation involving the use of a mortar.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Morter: 471
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 45,412
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.16

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MRTR
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M06306
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AO1 R T ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈmɔrtər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MRTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M636

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Morter in Braille

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

The name Morter in braille

How to sign the name Morter using Sign Language

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

The name Morter in sign language

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