indicate the level to which a name has been verified.
Type Surname (from occupation)
Usage English
Other Forms FormsPelten, Peltzer, Peltre, Pelzer, Pellt, Peltern, Pelteren
Meaning & History
Derived from Middle English pellet "skin (of an animal, sheep)", an occupational name for someone who tanned or sold hides and pelts for a living. Compare French Pelletier.