Dullinger

Dullinger Meaning & Origin

About Dullinger
The surname Dullinger is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "tullinc," meaning "dull" or "stupid." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone perceived as slow-witted or lacking intelligence. Over time, the name Dullinger became a hereditary surname passed down through generations, although its original derogatory connotation has largely faded.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Dullinger: 160
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 110,286
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TLNKR
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D0405206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D AH1 L IH0 NG ER0
🌐 IPA
/dullinger*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TLNKR', 'TLNJR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D452

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Dullinger in Braille

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

The name Dullinger in braille

How to sign the name Dullinger using Sign Language

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

The name Dullinger in sign language

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