Ettinger

Ettinger Meaning & Origin

About Ettinger
The surname Ettinger is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "etinge," meaning "noble" or "distinguished." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who held a position of importance or prominence in their community. Over time, individuals with the surname Ettinger may have passed down this name to their descendants, resulting in its use as a hereditary surname.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Ettinger: 2,354
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 13,042
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.8

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ATNKR
🗽 NYSIIS
EA
🔊 Soundex
E305206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
EH1 T IH0 NG ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈɛtɪŋər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ATNKR', 'ATNJR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
E352

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ettinger in Braille

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

The name Ettinger in braille

How to sign the name Ettinger using Sign Language

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

The name Ettinger in sign language

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