Rotter

Rotter Meaning & Origin

About Rotter
The surname Rotter is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "rotter," meaning "rat-catcher" or "rat-killer." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to individuals who were skilled in catching or exterminating rats. The name may have also been used metaphorically to describe someone who was cunning or shrewd.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Rotter: 2,121
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 14,160
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.72

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RTR
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R0306
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R AA1 T ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈrɑtər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R360

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Rotter in Braille

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

The name Rotter in braille

How to sign the name Rotter using Sign Language

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

The name Rotter in sign language

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