About Gerlinger
The surname Gerlinger is of German origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "ger," meaning spear, and "linger," meaning to dwell or reside. Therefore, the meaning of the surname Gerlinger can be interpreted as "one who dwells near or by the spear." It is likely that the name originally referred to someone who lived near a place associated with spears, such as a weapon maker or a military site.
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The surname Gerlinger is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gerlinger based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Gerlinger in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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