About Waiter
The surname Waiter is derived from the Middle English word "waite," meaning a watchman or guard. It was originally an occupational name given to someone who was responsible for keeping watch or guarding a particular area. Over time, the surname evolved to include individuals who worked as waiters or servers in establishments such as inns or taverns. Therefore, the meaning of the surname Waiter is associated with the occupation of a watchman or a waiter.
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The surname Waiter is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Waiter 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 Waiter is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Waiter in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Waiter using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.