Angier

Angier Meaning & Origin

About Angier
The surname Angier is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "enginier," meaning an engineer or skilled worker. It was originally an occupational name given to someone who worked with engines or machinery. Over time, the spelling and pronunciation of the name evolved, resulting in variations such as Angier. Today, individuals with the surname Angier may have ancestors who were engineers or skilled craftsmen.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Angier: 525
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 41,426
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.18

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ANJ
🗽 NYSIIS
A
🔊 Soundex
A5206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AE1 N JH IY0 ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈænʤiər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ANJ', 'ANKR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A526

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Angier in Braille

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

The name Angier in braille

How to sign the name Angier using Sign Language

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

The name Angier in sign language

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