Watter

Watter Meaning & Origin

About Watter
The surname Watter is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Old English word "wæter," meaning water. It is a topographic surname given to someone who lived near a body of water, such as a river, lake, or stream. The name may have also been used to denote someone who worked with or lived by water, such as a fisherman or a ferryman. Overall, the surname Watter signifies a geographical or occupational association with water.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Watter: 107
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 152,628
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
ATR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
WA
πŸ”Š Soundex
W0306
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
W AO1 T ER0
🌐 IPA
/watter*/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('ATR', 'FTR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W360

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Watter in Braille

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

The name Watter in braille

How to sign the name Watter using Sign Language

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

The name Watter in sign language

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