Blecher

Blecher Meaning & Origin

About Blecher
The surname Blecher is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "blech" which means "tin" or "sheet metal." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked with or dealt in tin or sheet metal. The name may have been given to individuals who were involved in the production or trade of these materials, such as tin miners, tin workers, or metalworkers. Over time, the surname Blecher has been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Blecher: 453
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 46,902
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.15

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PLXR
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B40206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B L EH1 K ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈblɛkər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PLXR', 'PLKR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B426

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Blecher in Braille

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

The name Blecher in braille

How to sign the name Blecher using Sign Language

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

The name Blecher in sign language

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