Tarter

Tarter Meaning & Origin

About Tarter
The surname Tarter is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "tart," meaning "sharp" or "keen." It is believed to have originally been a nickname given to someone with a sharp or quick-witted personality. Over time, the surname Tarter became a hereditary surname passed down through generations, and individuals with this surname can be found in various English-speaking countries today.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Tarter: 3,507
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 9,281
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.19

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TRTR
🗽 NYSIIS
TA
🔊 Soundex
T06306
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
T AA1 R T ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈtɑrtər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TRTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T636

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Tarter in Braille

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

The name Tarter in braille

How to sign the name Tarter using Sign Language

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

The name Tarter in sign language

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