Egner

Egner Meaning & Origin

About Egner
The surname Egner is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "egener," meaning "own" or "personal." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was independent or self-reliant. The name may have been given to individuals who were known for their self-sufficiency or who owned their own land or property. Over time, the surname Egner became hereditary and passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Egner: 1,584
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 17,709
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.54

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AKNR
🗽 NYSIIS
EA
🔊 Soundex
E2506
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
EH1 G N ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈɛgnər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AKNR', 'AKR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
E256

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Egner in Braille

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

The name Egner in braille

How to sign the name Egner using Sign Language

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

The name Egner in sign language

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