Warther

Warther Meaning & Origin

About Warther
The surname Warther is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "warte," meaning "watchtower" or "lookout." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a name for someone who lived near or worked at a watchtower. The name may have also been given to someone who had a vigilant or watchful nature. Over time, variations of the name have emerged, such as Warter or Wartner, but the core meaning remains connected to the concept of a watchtower or being watchful.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Warther: 126
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 133,863
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Warther based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AR0R
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W06306
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W AO1 R DH ER0
🌐 IPA
/warther*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AR0R', 'FRTR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W636

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Warther in Braille

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

The name Warther in braille

How to sign the name Warther using Sign Language

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

The name Warther in sign language

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