Polter

Polter Meaning & Origin

About Polter
The surname Polter is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "polter," meaning "to make a loud noise" or "to rumble." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone who worked as a maker or seller of pots, pans, or other metal utensils. Over time, the surname Polter may have also been used to describe someone with a loud or boisterous personality.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Polter: 263
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 73666
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PLTR
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P04306
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P OW1 L T ER0
🌐 IPA
/polter*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PLTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P436

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Polter in Braille

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

The name Polter in braille

How to sign the name Polter using Sign Language

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

The name Polter in sign language

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