About Shechter
The surname Shechter is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "shekhter," meaning "slaughterer" or "ritual slaughterer." It is a occupational surname typically associated with individuals who were involved in the kosher slaughtering of animals according to Jewish dietary laws.
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The surname Shechter is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Shechter 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 Shechter in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Shechter using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.