About Setter
The surname Setter is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "settere," which means "one who sets or places." It is an occupational surname that was given to individuals who worked as setters, typically in the textile industry. Setters were responsible for setting or placing the warp threads on a loom, an essential task in the production of textiles. Over time, the surname Setter became a hereditary family name passed down through generations.
The surname Setter is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Setter based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Setter in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Setter using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.