Behringer

Behringer Meaning & Origin

About Behringer
The surname Behringer is of German origin and is derived from the occupational name "Bergmann," meaning miner. It is a variant spelling of the name "Beringer," which was used to identify individuals who worked in or were associated with mining activities. The name likely originated during the Middle Ages when mining was a significant occupation in Germany. Over time, variations in spelling and pronunciation led to the development of different surnames, including Behringer.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Behringer: 1,351
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 19,885
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.46

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PRNKR
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B0605206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B EH1 R IH0 NG ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈbɛrɪŋər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRNKR', 'PRNJR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B652

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Behringer in Braille

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

The name Behringer in braille

How to sign the name Behringer using Sign Language

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

The name Behringer in sign language

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