Nather

Nather Meaning & Origin

About Nather
The surname Nather is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "nader," meaning "needle." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone who worked as a tailor or a seamstress. The name may have also been given to someone who was known for their fine needlework or precision in sewing. Over time, the surname Nather has likely been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Nather: 117
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 142,108
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
N0R
🔊 Soundex
N0306
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N AE1 DH ER0
🌐 IPA
/nather*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('N0R', 'NTR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
N360

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Nather in Braille

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

The name Nather in braille

How to sign the name Nather using Sign Language

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

The name Nather in sign language

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