Degner

Degner Meaning & Origin

About Degner
The surname Degner is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "degenære," meaning "warrior" or "knight." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was a skilled or brave warrior. Over time, the name Degner has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary surname. Today, individuals with the surname Degner can be found worldwide, particularly in Germany and other German-speaking regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Degner: 1,362
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 19,763
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.46

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Degner 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
TNR
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D02506
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D EH1 G N ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈdɛgnər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TNR', 'TKNR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D256

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Degner in Braille

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

The name Degner in braille

How to sign the name Degner using Sign Language

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

The name Degner in sign language

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