Quilter

Quilter Meaning & Origin

About Quilter
The surname Quilter is of English origin and is derived from the occupation of a quilter, someone who sews together layers of fabric to create a quilt. The name is derived from the Middle English word "quilte," meaning a quilt or a padded garment. It is likely that the surname was originally given to someone who worked as a quilter or was known for their skill in quilting. Over time, the name Quilter became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Quilter: 647
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 34878
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.22

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Quilter based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLTR
🗽 NYSIIS
QGA
🔊 Soundex
Q04306
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K W IH1 L T ER0
🌐 IPA
/kˈwɪltər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Q436

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Quilter in Braille

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

The name Quilter in braille

How to sign the name Quilter using Sign Language

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

The name Quilter in sign language

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