Fleisher

Fleisher Meaning & Origin

About Fleisher
The surname Fleisher is of German origin and is derived from the occupational name "Fleischer," meaning "butcher" in German. It was originally given to individuals who worked as butchers or were associated with the trade. The name may also have Jewish roots, as it is a common Ashkenazi Jewish surname derived from the Yiddish word "fleish," meaning "meat." Over time, variations of the surname have emerged, such as Fleischmann or Fleischhacker, but the core meaning remains connected to the occupation of butchery.

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πŸ“ Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Fleisher: 2,058
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 14,495
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.7

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
FLXR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
FA
πŸ”Š Soundex
F40206
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
F L AY1 SH ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈflaΙͺΚƒΙ™r/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('FLXR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F426

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Fleisher in Braille

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

The name Fleisher in braille

How to sign the name Fleisher using Sign Language

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

The name Fleisher in sign language

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