About Plater
The surname Plater is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "platere," meaning a maker or seller of plates or dishes. It is an occupational surname that was likely given to individuals who were involved in the trade of producing or selling plates. Over time, the name Plater may have been adopted by various families engaged in this occupation, leading to its use as a hereditary surname.
The surname Plater is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Plater 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 Plater is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Plater in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Plater using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.