Sorter

Sorter Meaning & Origin

About Sorter
The surname Sorter is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "sort," meaning "luck" or "fate." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who was considered fortunate or lucky. The name may have also been given to someone who was seen as a person who could predict or influence the outcome of events. Overall, the surname Sorter signifies a person who was associated with luck or fate in some way.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Sorter: 463
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 46,037
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.16

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Sorter 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 Sorter is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SRTR
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S06306
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S AO1 R T ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈsɔrtər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SRTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S636

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Sorter in Braille

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

The name Sorter in braille

How to sign the name Sorter using Sign Language

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

The name Sorter in sign language

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