Exner

Exner Meaning & Origin

About Exner
The surname Exner is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "exener," meaning "plowman" or "plow." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to individuals who worked as plowmen or were associated with agriculture. The name Exner signifies a connection to the land and the important role of farming in German history and culture.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Exner: 1,034
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 24,260
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.35

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AKSNR
🗽 NYSIIS
EA
🔊 Soundex
E2506
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
EH1 K S N ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈɛksnər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AKSNR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
E256

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Exner in Braille

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

The name Exner in braille

How to sign the name Exner using Sign Language

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

The name Exner in sign language

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