Eigenheer

Eigenheer Meaning & Origin

About Eigenheer
The surname Eigenheer is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "eigenherre," meaning "freeholder" or "landowner." It was a status name given to individuals who owned and cultivated their own land, indicating a person of some wealth and independence. The surname Eigenheer signifies a person who held a position of authority and autonomy in their community.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Eigenheer: 100
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 160,975
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.03

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AJNR
🗽 NYSIIS
EA
🔊 Soundex
E020506
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AY1 G IH0 N HH AY0 ER0
🌐 IPA
/eigenheer*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AJNR', 'AKNR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
E256

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Eigenheer in Braille

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

The name Eigenheer in braille

How to sign the name Eigenheer using Sign Language

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

The name Eigenheer in sign language

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