Dollinger

Dollinger Meaning & Origin

About Dollinger
The surname Dollinger is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "tolinc," meaning "little fool" or "jester." It is an occupational surname that likely originated from someone who worked as a court jester or entertainer. The name may also have been given to individuals with a playful or humorous personality. Over time, the surname Dollinger has evolved and may have variations in spelling and pronunciation.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Dollinger: 1,167
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 22,144
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.4

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TLNKR
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D0405206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D AA1 L IH0 NG ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈdɑlɪŋər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TLNKR', 'TLNJR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D452

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Dollinger in Braille

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

The name Dollinger in braille

How to sign the name Dollinger using Sign Language

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

The name Dollinger in sign language

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