Schilter

Schilter Meaning & Origin

About Schilter
The surname Schilter is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schiltære," meaning "shield-bearer" or "shield-maker." It is an occupational surname that likely originated from someone who made or carried shields. The name may have been initially used to denote a person's occupation or as a nickname for someone who was skilled in using or making shields. Over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Schilter: 126
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 133,863
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Schilter 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

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🔊 Soundex
S204306
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH IH1 L T ER0
🌐 IPA
/schilter*/
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('XLTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S243

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Schilter in Braille

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

The name Schilter in braille

How to sign the name Schilter using Sign Language

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

The name Schilter in sign language

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