Fenger

Fenger Meaning & Origin

About Fenger
The surname Fenger is of Danish origin and is derived from the Old Norse word "fangari," meaning "catcher" or "hunter." It is an occupational surname that likely originated from someone who worked as a hunter or catcher of animals. Over time, the name Fenger has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary surname.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Fenger: 377
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 54,637
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.13

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FNKR
🗽 NYSIIS
FA
🔊 Soundex
F05206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F EH1 NG ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈfɛŋər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FNKR', 'FNJR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F526

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Fenger in Braille

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

The name Fenger in braille

How to sign the name Fenger using Sign Language

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

The name Fenger in sign language

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