Bilger

Bilger Meaning & Origin

About Bilger
The surname Bilger is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "bilge," meaning "bag" or "purse." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who made or sold bags or purses. Over time, the surname Bilger became hereditary and was passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Bilger can be found primarily in Germany and other German-speaking regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Bilger: 1,771
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 16,284
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.6

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PLKR
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B04206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B IH1 L G ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈbɪlgər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PLKR', 'PLJR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B426

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bilger in Braille

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

The name Bilger in braille

How to sign the name Bilger using Sign Language

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

The name Bilger in sign language

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