Ehlinger

Ehlinger Meaning & Origin

About Ehlinger
The surname Ehlinger is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "ehelinc," meaning "noble, distinguished." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was considered noble or honorable. Over time, the name Ehlinger became a hereditary surname passed down through generations, often denoting a family's noble or distinguished status.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Ehlinger: 899
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 26,975
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.3

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ALNKR
🗽 NYSIIS
EA
🔊 Soundex
E0405206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
EH1 L IH0 NG ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈɛlɪŋər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ALNKR', 'ALNJR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
E452

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ehlinger in Braille

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

The name Ehlinger in braille

How to sign the name Ehlinger using Sign Language

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

The name Ehlinger in sign language

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