Gerner

Gerner Meaning & Origin

About Gerner
The surname Gerner is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "gerner," meaning "eager" or "willing." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was enthusiastic or eager in their profession or tasks. Over time, the surname Gerner became hereditary and passed down through generations, signifying a family's connection to this characteristic.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gerner: 1,823
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 15,938
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.62

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRNR
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G06506
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G ER1 N ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈgərnər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRNR', 'JRNR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G656

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gerner in Braille

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

The name Gerner in braille

How to sign the name Gerner using Sign Language

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

The name Gerner in sign language

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