Dwenger

Dwenger Meaning & Origin

About Dwenger
The surname Dwenger is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "dwenger," meaning "compeller" or "forcer." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was a strong-willed or forceful individual. The name may have been given to someone who had a commanding presence or exhibited a determined personality. Over time, the surname Dwenger became hereditary and passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Dwenger: 344
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 58,876
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.12

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TNKR
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D05206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D W EH1 N JH ER0
🌐 IPA
/dwenger*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TNKR', 'TNJR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D526

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Dwenger in Braille

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

The name Dwenger in braille

How to sign the name Dwenger using Sign Language

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

The name Dwenger in sign language

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