Salter
English
Etymology
- As an English surname, from the noun salter. Sometimes confused with Souter; also compare Saltman.
- Also as an English surname, from Middle English sautreour (“player of psaltery”). Compare Rutter.
- As a German surname, northern variant of Salzer.
- As a French surname, Americanized from Salois.
Proper noun
Salter
- A surname originating as an occupation.