Mutter

Mutter Meaning & Origin

About Mutter
The surname Mutter is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "muter," meaning "mother." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who held a position of authority or importance within a community, such as a village elder or a respected matriarch. The name Mutter may have also been given to someone who exhibited motherly qualities or took on a nurturing role within their family or community.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Mutter: 2,094
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 14,296
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.71

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MTR
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M0306
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AH1 T ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈmətər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M360

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Mutter in Braille

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

The name Mutter in braille

How to sign the name Mutter using Sign Language

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

The name Mutter in sign language

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