Ahner

Ahner Meaning & Origin

About Ahner
The surname Ahner is of German origin and is derived from the personal name "Ahn," which means "ancestor" or "forefather." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was considered wise or knowledgeable, possibly in reference to their ancestral heritage. The name Ahner signifies a connection to one's ancestors and their wisdom, reflecting a sense of pride in one's family history.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Ahner: 953
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 25,833
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.32

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ANR
🗽 NYSIIS
A
🔊 Soundex
A0506
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AA1 N ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈɑnər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ANR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A560

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ahner in Braille

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

The name Ahner in braille

How to sign the name Ahner using Sign Language

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

The name Ahner in sign language

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