Benziger

Benziger Meaning & Origin

About Benziger
The surname Benziger is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "benziger," meaning "incense seller" or "maker of incense." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to individuals who were involved in the production or sale of incense, which was commonly used in religious ceremonies and rituals. Over time, the surname Benziger may have been adopted by families who were associated with this trade or had a connection to the use of incense in religious contexts.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Benziger: 296
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 66754
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.1

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PNSJR
🗽 NYSIIS
BASA
🔊 Soundex
B0520206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B EH1 N Z IH0 G ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈbɛnzɪgər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PNSJR', 'PNSKR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B522

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Benziger in Braille

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

The name Benziger in braille

How to sign the name Benziger using Sign Language

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

The name Benziger in sign language

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