Saltere

Saltere is a surname that appears in English-language records. It is commonly treated as a variant spelling of Salter, an occupational surname referring to a person who dealt with salt or traded in salt, a commodity of considerable importance in medieval economies. The addition of the suffix -e in Saltere is understood as arising from historical spelling practices, regional dialects, or Scribal conventions, rather than from a change in meaning.

Etymology and variants commonly associated with Saltere connect it to the broader family of salt-related surnames. Salter, Saltare, and related forms have been found in various historical documents, reflecting the central role of salt trade and production in everyday life. In some records, Saltere may represent a localized or anglicized version of such names, or reflect influence from French-speaking scribes in certain regions.

Geographic distribution and contemporary usage: The surname Saltere is relatively uncommon today. It is most often associated with English ancestry, though families bearing the name have appeared in North American and other English-speaking populations due to migration and settlement. Pronunciation can vary by family tradition and regional accent, with some pronunciations converging on the same phonetics as Salter.

See also: Salter, Saltire. Further information on the surname’s history and genealogical records can be found in standard onomastic and genealogical references, which note Saltere as one of several variant spellings arising from historical spelling practices and regional influences.