Derflinger

Derflinger Meaning & Origin

About Derflinger
The surname Derflinger is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "derflinc," meaning "spear thrower" or "spearman." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone skilled in throwing or using a spear in battle. Over time, the name may have been adopted as a hereditary surname by the descendants of individuals with this skill or occupation.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Derflinger: 359
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 56836
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.12

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TRFLNKR
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D061405206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D ER1 F AH0 L IH0 NG ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈdərfəlɪŋər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TRFLNKR', 'TRFLNJR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D614

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Derflinger in Braille

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

The name Derflinger in braille

How to sign the name Derflinger using Sign Language

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

The name Derflinger in sign language

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