Selter

Selter Meaning & Origin

About Selter
The surname Selter is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "selter," meaning "salt worker" or "salt maker." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to individuals who were involved in the production or trade of salt during medieval times. The name may have also been used to denote someone who lived near a salt mine or a place where salt was produced.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Selter: 219
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 85357
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

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

Pronunciation

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🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S04306
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S EH1 L T ER0
🌐 IPA
/selter*/
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('SLTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S436

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Selter in Braille

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

The name Selter in braille

How to sign the name Selter using Sign Language

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

The name Selter in sign language

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