Fenninger

Fenninger Meaning & Origin

About Fenninger
The surname Fenninger is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "vanninc" or "vannunge," meaning "young man" or "youth." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for a young servant or apprentice. Over time, the name evolved into Fenninger and became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Fenninger: 118
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 141,140
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FNNKR
🗽 NYSIIS
FA
🔊 Soundex
F0505206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F EH1 N IH0 NG ER0
🌐 IPA
/fenninger*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FNNKR', 'FNNJR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F552

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Fenninger in Braille

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

The name Fenninger in braille

How to sign the name Fenninger using Sign Language

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

The name Fenninger in sign language

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