Benzinger

Benzinger Meaning & Origin

About Benzinger
The surname Benzinger is of German origin and is derived from the occupational name "Benzinger," meaning a maker or seller of combs. It is derived from the Middle High German word "bintzen," which means "to comb." The name likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked as a comb maker or had a connection to the trade. Over time, the surname Benzinger became hereditary and passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Benzinger: 332
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 60636
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.11

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Benzinger based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PNSNKR
🗽 NYSIIS
BASA
🔊 Soundex
B05205206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B EH1 N Z IH0 NG ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈbɛnzɪŋər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PNSNKR', 'PNSNJR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B525

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Benzinger in Braille

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

The name Benzinger in braille

How to sign the name Benzinger using Sign Language

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

The name Benzinger in sign language

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