Ferringer

Ferringer Meaning & Origin

About Ferringer
The surname Ferringer is of German origin and is derived from the occupational name "Ferringer," meaning "ironworker" or "blacksmith." It is derived from the Middle High German word "vërrinc," which means "iron." The name likely originated as a descriptive name for someone who worked with iron or had a connection to the iron industry. Over time, the surname Ferringer has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Ferringer: 396
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 52,383
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.13

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FRNKR
🗽 NYSIIS
FA
🔊 Soundex
F0605206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F EH1 R IH0 NG ER0
🌐 IPA
/ferringer*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FRNKR', 'FRNJR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F652

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ferringer in Braille

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

The name Ferringer in braille

How to sign the name Ferringer using Sign Language

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

The name Ferringer in sign language

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