Setser

Setser Meaning & Origin

About Setser
The surname Setser is of English origin and is believed to be a variant of the name Sutcliffe. It is derived from the Old English words "sūt" meaning "south" and "clif" meaning "cliff or slope." Therefore, the surname Setser likely originated as a locational name for someone who lived near or on a southern cliff or slope. Over time, variations in spelling and pronunciation led to the development of different surnames, including Setser.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Setser: 1,980
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 14,943
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.67

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
STSR
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S03206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S EH1 T S ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈsɛtsər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('STSR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S326

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Setser in Braille

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

The name Setser in braille

How to sign the name Setser using Sign Language

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

The name Setser in sign language

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