Degener

Degener Meaning & Origin

About Degener
The surname Degener is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "degenære," meaning "degenerate" or "degraded." It was likely used as a derogatory nickname for someone who was considered morally or socially inferior. Over time, the surname may have been adopted by individuals who wanted to distance themselves from their original meaning, and it is now found among various families around the world.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Degener: 412
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 50,659
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.14

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Degener 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
TJNR
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D020506
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D EH1 G IY0 N ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈdɛginər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TJNR', 'TKNR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D256

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Degener in Braille

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

The name Degener in braille

How to sign the name Degener using Sign Language

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

The name Degener in sign language

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