Fringer

Fringer Meaning & Origin

About Fringer
The surname Fringer is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "vringer," meaning "to press" or "to squeeze." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone who worked as a presser or squeezer, possibly in the textile industry. Over time, the surname Fringer may have also been used to describe someone who was persistent or determined in their actions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Fringer: 405
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 51,396
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.14

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FRNKR
🗽 NYSIIS
FA
🔊 Soundex
F605206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F R IH1 N JH ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈfrɪnʤər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FRNKR', 'FRNJR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F652

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Fringer in Braille

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

The name Fringer in braille

How to sign the name Fringer using Sign Language

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

The name Fringer in sign language

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