TheNameDBAlter
DescriptiveMeaning
A person who is old or elderly, or derived from the German word 'alt' meaning 'old'.
Etymology
The surname derives from the German word 'alt' (old), used as a descriptive term or occupational designation. In Yiddish, 'Alter' is a common given name meaning 'old one'.
About the Alter Surname
Alter is a German and Yiddish surname derived from the word for 'old', used as a descriptive or given name. The surname is common among Jewish communities.
Distribution
Found in German-speaking countries and among Jewish communities worldwide, particularly in the United States and Israel.
Notable Bearers
Unknown