About Slyter
The surname Slyter is of Norwegian origin and is derived from the Old Norse word "slítr," meaning "to tear" or "to rend." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who was strong or forceful, or possibly for someone who was involved in tearing or rending activities such as tearing apart fabric or breaking things. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, and individuals with the surname Slyter can be found primarily in Norway and among Norwegian descendants in other countries.
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Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Slyter 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 Slyter in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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