About Perlmutter
The surname Perlmutter is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "perlmuter," meaning "mother-of-pearl." It is an occupational surname given to individuals who worked with or traded in mother-of-pearl, a shiny iridescent substance found in the inner layer of certain shells. The name Perlmutter is common among Jewish communities and can be found worldwide, particularly among individuals of Eastern European Jewish descent.
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The surname Perlmutter is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Perlmutter based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Perlmutter in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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