Gengler

Gengler Meaning & Origin

About Gengler
The surname Gengler is of German origin and is derived from the occupational name "Gengler," which means "a maker or seller of scissors." It is derived from the Middle High German word "gengel," meaning "scissors." The name likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked as a scissor maker or a tailor. Over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gengler: 2,217
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 13,657
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.75

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gengler based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
JNKLR
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G052406
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G EH1 NG L ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈʤɛŋlər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('JNKLR', 'KNKLR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G524

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gengler in Braille

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

The name Gengler in braille

How to sign the name Gengler using Sign Language

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

The name Gengler in sign language

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