Conger

Conger Meaning & Origin

About Conger
The surname Conger is of English origin and is derived from the Old Norse word "kongr," meaning "king" or "ruler." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who held a position of authority or power. The name may have been given to individuals who exhibited qualities associated with leadership or who worked in a role that involved governing or managing others. Over time, the surname Conger has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Conger: 6,737
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 5,192
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.28

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KNKR
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C05206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AO1 NG ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈkɔŋər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KNKR', 'KNJR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C526

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Conger in Braille

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

The name Conger in braille

How to sign the name Conger using Sign Language

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

The name Conger in sign language

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