Teeter

Teeter Meaning & Origin

About Teeter
The surname Teeter is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "teter" or "teteren," meaning "to totter" or "to waver." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who had a shaky or unsteady gait. The name Teeter may have also been used to describe someone who was indecisive or uncertain in their actions or decisions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Teeter: 5,892
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 5,859
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.0

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
TTR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
TA
πŸ”Š Soundex
T0306
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
T IY1 T ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈtitΙ™r/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('TTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T360

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Teeter in Braille

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

The name Teeter in braille

How to sign the name Teeter using Sign Language

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

The name Teeter in sign language

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