Schulter

Schulter Meaning & Origin

About Schulter
The surname Schulter is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schulter," meaning "shoulder." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone with broad shoulders or someone who worked as a porter or carrier. The name may have also been given to someone who had a strong or dependable character, symbolizing the support and reliability associated with shoulders.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Schulter: 163
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 108,734
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

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

Pronunciation

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🗽 NYSIIS
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🔊 Soundex
S204306
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH UW1 L T ER0
🌐 IPA
/schulter*/
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('XLTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S243

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Schulter in Braille

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

The name Schulter in braille

How to sign the name Schulter using Sign Language

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

The name Schulter in sign language

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