About Shetter
The surname Shetter is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schëtter," meaning "shooter" or "archer." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone skilled in archery or someone who worked as an archer. The name may have been given to individuals who were part of a military or hunting profession, or it could have been used to describe someone with a particularly accurate aim. Over time, the surname Shetter has evolved and may have variations in spelling and pronunciation.
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The surname Shetter is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Shetter 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 Shetter is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Shetter in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Shetter using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.