Pelcher

Pelcher Meaning & Origin

About Pelcher
The surname Pelcher is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "belchære," meaning "baker." It is an occupational surname that was given to individuals who worked as bakers or were associated with the baking trade. The name may have also been used to denote someone who lived near a bakery or had some connection to the profession.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Pelcher: 460
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 46,314
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.16

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PLXR
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P04206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P EH1 L CH ER0
🌐 IPA
/pelcher*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PLXR', 'PLKR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P426

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Pelcher in Braille

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

The name Pelcher in braille

How to sign the name Pelcher using Sign Language

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

The name Pelcher in sign language

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