Welter

Welter Meaning & Origin

About Welter
The surname Welter is of German origin and has multiple possible meanings. It could be derived from the Middle High German word "weltære," meaning "worldly" or "cosmopolitan," suggesting that the name was given to someone who had traveled or had connections with different parts of the world. Another possibility is that it originated from the German word "welt," meaning "world," and was used as a nickname for someone who was influential or important in their community. Additionally, it could have been an occupational name for a weaver, derived from the Middle High German word "weltære," meaning "weaver." The exact meaning of the surname may vary depending on the specific family history and region.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Welter: 4,729
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 7,080
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.6

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ALTR
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W04306
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W EH1 L T ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈwɛltər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ALTR', 'FLTR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W436

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Welter in Braille

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

The name Welter in braille

How to sign the name Welter using Sign Language

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

The name Welter in sign language

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