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.
The surname Polter is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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.
Here's how to represent Polter in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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.