About Clinger
The surname Clinger is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "klinge," meaning "blade" or "sword." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was skilled in handling or making blades or swords. Over time, the surname Clinger may have been adopted by individuals who were associated with the profession of blacksmithing or had a reputation for being sharp or quick-witted.
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The surname Clinger is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Clinger 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 Clinger is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Clinger in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Clinger using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.