Soter

Soter Meaning & Origin

About Soter
The surname Soter is of Greek origin and derives from the Greek word "sōtēr," meaning "savior" or "deliverer." It was often used as an epithet for gods or rulers who were considered to be saviors or protectors. As a surname, Soter likely originated as a given name for someone who was seen as a savior or had a significant role in saving or protecting others. Today, it is a relatively rare surname and can be found among individuals of Greek descent.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Soter: 553
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 39,717
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.19

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
STR
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S0306
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S OW1 T ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈsoʊtər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('STR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S360

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Soter in Braille

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

The name Soter in braille

How to sign the name Soter using Sign Language

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

The name Soter in sign language

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