Genger

Genger Meaning & Origin

About Genger
The surname Genger is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "genger," meaning "walker" or "pedestrian." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was a pedestrian or a walker. The name may have been given to individuals who were known for their walking abilities or who had a profession that involved walking, such as a messenger or a courier. Over time, the surname Genger has evolved and spread to different regions, often with variations in spelling.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Genger: 182
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 99,378
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
JNKR
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G05206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
JH EH1 NG G ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈʤɛŋgər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('JNKR', 'KNJR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G526

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Genger in Braille

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

The name Genger in braille

How to sign the name Genger using Sign Language

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

The name Genger in sign language

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