Vetter

Vetter Meaning & Origin

About Vetter
The surname Vetter is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "veter," meaning "uncle." It was originally used as a nickname for someone who was an uncle or an affectionate term for an older male relative. Over time, it evolved into a hereditary surname and was likely adopted by individuals who were known for their uncle-like qualities or had an uncle as a prominent figure in their family.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Vetter: 8,550
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 4,142
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.9

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FTR
🗽 NYSIIS
VA
🔊 Soundex
V0306
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
V EH1 T ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈvɛtər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
V360

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Vetter in Braille

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

The name Vetter in braille

How to sign the name Vetter using Sign Language

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

The name Vetter in sign language

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