Motter

Motter Meaning & Origin

About Motter
The surname Motter is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "motte," meaning "moth." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who was either attracted to moths or had a physical resemblance to one. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, and individuals with the surname Motter can be found primarily in Germany and other German-speaking regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Motter: 2,897
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 10979
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.98

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MTR
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M0306
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AA1 T ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈmɑtər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M360

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Motter in Braille

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

The name Motter in braille

How to sign the name Motter using Sign Language

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

The name Motter in sign language

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