Shecter

Shecter Meaning & Origin

About Shecter
The surname Shecter is of Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "shekhter," which means "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. The name Shecter is commonly found among Jewish communities, particularly those with Eastern European roots.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Shecter: 158
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 111426
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Shecter based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XKTR
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S02306
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH EH1 K T ER0
🌐 IPA
/shecter*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XKTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S236

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Shecter in Braille

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

The name Shecter in braille

How to sign the name Shecter using Sign Language

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

The name Shecter in sign language

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