Putter

Putter Meaning & Origin

About Putter
The surname Putter is of Dutch origin and is derived from the occupational name "putter," which refers to a person who worked as a bird-catcher or a trapper. The name is derived from the Dutch word "putten," meaning "to trap or catch." It is likely that the name was originally given to individuals who were skilled in catching birds or small game for food or trade. Over time, the surname Putter has become a hereditary family name passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Putter: 193
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 94,730
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PTR
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P0306
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P AH1 T ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈpətər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P360

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Putter in Braille

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

The name Putter in braille

How to sign the name Putter using Sign Language

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

The name Putter in sign language

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