About Schachter
The surname Schachter is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "shokhet," meaning "ritual slaughterer." It is an occupational surname given to individuals who were responsible for the kosher slaughter of animals according to Jewish dietary laws. The Schachter surname is commonly found among Jewish communities and signifies the ancestral occupation of ritual slaughter.
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The surname Schachter is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Schachter based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Schachter in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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