Spalter

Spalter Meaning & Origin

About Spalter
The surname Spalter is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "spalten," meaning "to split" or "to divide." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked as a woodcutter or a carpenter, specifically one who split or divided wood. The name may have also been given to someone who was known for their ability to resolve conflicts or mediate disputes.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Spalter: 191
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 95,545
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SPLTR
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S104306
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S P AO1 L T ER0
🌐 IPA
/spalter*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SPLTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S143

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Spalter in Braille

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

The name Spalter in braille

How to sign the name Spalter using Sign Language

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

The name Spalter in sign language

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