Erger

Erger Meaning & Origin

About Erger
The surname Erger is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "ergern," meaning "to annoy" or "to irritate." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who had a tendency to annoy or irritate others. Over time, this nickname likely became a hereditary surname, passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Erger: 174
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 103,181
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ARKR
🗽 NYSIIS
EA
🔊 Soundex
E6206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
ER1 JH ER0
🌐 IPA
/erger*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ARKR', 'ARJR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
E626

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Erger in Braille

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

The name Erger in braille

How to sign the name Erger using Sign Language

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

The name Erger in sign language

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