About Winter
The surname Winter is of English and German origin and is derived from the Middle English and Middle High German word "winter," meaning "winter." It was likely used as a nickname for someone who had a cold or wintry disposition, or it could have been a topographic name for someone who lived near a winter settlement or a place associated with winter activities. The surname Winter is fairly common and can be found in various English-speaking countries.
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The surname Winter is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Winter 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 Winter is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Winter in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Winter using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.