About Fanger
The surname Fanger is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "vanger," meaning "catcher" or "hunter." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked as a hunter or catcher of animals. The name may also have been given to someone who had a skill for capturing or trapping things metaphorically, such as a clever strategist or a skilled negotiator.
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The surname Fanger is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Fanger based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Fanger in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Fanger using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.