Ahnen

Ahnen Meaning & Origin

About Ahnen
The surname Ahnen is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "ahne," meaning "ancestor" or "forefather." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a name for someone who held a position of importance or authority within their community, possibly as a leader or elder. The surname Ahnen signifies a connection to one's ancestral heritage and may have been used to distinguish individuals who were respected or revered for their lineage.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Ahnen: 222
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 84,463
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ANN
🗽 NYSIIS
A
🔊 Soundex
A0505
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AA1 N AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ahnen*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ANN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A550

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ahnen in Braille

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

The name Ahnen in braille

How to sign the name Ahnen using Sign Language

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

The name Ahnen in sign language

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