Yater

Yater Meaning & Origin

About Yater
The surname Yater is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "geatere," meaning "gatekeeper" or "watchman." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to individuals who held the responsibility of guarding or controlling access to a gate or entrance. Over time, the spelling of the name may have evolved, resulting in variations such as Yater.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Yater: 351
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 57,914
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.12

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ATR
🗽 NYSIIS
YA
🔊 Soundex
Y0306
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
Y EY1 T ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈjeɪtər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ATR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Y360

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Yater in Braille

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

The name Yater in braille

How to sign the name Yater using Sign Language

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

The name Yater in sign language

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