About Pelter
The surname Pelter is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "pelter," which means a furrier or a maker of fur garments. It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who worked with or traded in fur. The name may also have been used as a nickname for someone who wore or owned fur clothing. Overall, the surname Pelter signifies a connection to the fur trade or the wearing of fur garments.
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The surname Pelter is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Pelter 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 Pelter is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Pelter in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Pelter using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.