Gallinger

Gallinger Meaning & Origin

About Gallinger
The surname Gallinger is of German origin and is derived from the personal name Gallus, which means "rooster" or "cock" in Latin. It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who displayed characteristics associated with a rooster, such as being proud, confident, or having a loud voice. Over time, the surname Gallinger became a hereditary family name passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gallinger: 403
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 51,610
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.14

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLNKR
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G0405206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G AO1 L IH0 NG ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈgɔlɪŋər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLNKR', 'KLNJR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G452

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gallinger in Braille

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

The name Gallinger in braille

How to sign the name Gallinger using Sign Language

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

The name Gallinger in sign language

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