Schleter

Schleter Meaning & Origin

About Schleter
The surname Schleter is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schlote," meaning "chimney." It is an occupational surname that likely originated from someone who worked as a chimney sweep or in a related profession. The name may have also been given to individuals who lived near a prominent chimney or had some association with chimneys.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Schleter: 199
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 92,358
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Schleter 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
S2040306
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH L IY1 T ER0
🌐 IPA
/schleter*/
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('XLTR', 'SLTR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S243

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Schleter in Braille

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

The name Schleter in braille

How to sign the name Schleter using Sign Language

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

The name Schleter in sign language

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