Nichter

Nichter Meaning & Origin

About Nichter
The surname Nichter is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "nichter," meaning "night watchman" or "night guard." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to individuals who worked as guards during the night, protecting towns or other establishments. Over time, the surname Nichter has evolved and may have variations in spelling and pronunciation.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Nichter: 742
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 31251
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.25

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

Pronunciation

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NKTR
🗽 NYSIIS
NACA
🔊 Soundex
N020306
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N IH1 K T ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈnɪktər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
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🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
N236

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Nichter in Braille

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

The name Nichter in braille

How to sign the name Nichter using Sign Language

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

The name Nichter in sign language

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