Eigner

Eigner Meaning & Origin

About Eigner
The surname Eigner is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "eigen," meaning "own" or "belonging to oneself." It was originally used as a status name for someone who owned land or property. Over time, the surname Eigner became a hereditary surname, passed down through generations, and is now found predominantly in Germany and Austria.

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📏 Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Eigner: 435
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 48,530
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.15

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ANR
🗽 NYSIIS
EA
🔊 Soundex
E02506
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AY1 G N ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈaɪgnər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ANR', 'AKNR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
E256

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Eigner in Braille

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

The name Eigner in braille

How to sign the name Eigner using Sign Language

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

The name Eigner in sign language

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