Geringer

Geringer Meaning & Origin

About Geringer
The surname Geringer is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "gerinc," meaning "backbone" or "spine." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone with a strong or resilient character. The name may have been given to individuals who worked as blacksmiths, carpenters, or in other physically demanding professions. Over time, the surname Geringer has become a hereditary family name passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Geringer: 664
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 34,185
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.23

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Geringer 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
KRNKR
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G0605206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G EH1 R IH0 N JH ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈgɛrɪnʤər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRNKR', 'JRNJR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G652

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Geringer in Braille

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

The name Geringer in braille

How to sign the name Geringer using Sign Language

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

The name Geringer in sign language

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