Grissinger

Grissinger Meaning & Origin

About Grissinger
The surname Grissinger is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "gris," meaning "pig." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who resembled a pig or had pig-like characteristics. Over time, this nickname evolved into a surname and was passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Grissinger can be found primarily in Germany and the United States.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Grissinger: 521
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 41,728
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.18

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRSNKR
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G60205206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G R IH1 S IH0 NG ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈgrɪsɪŋər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRSNKR', 'KRSNJR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G625

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Grissinger in Braille

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

The name Grissinger in braille

How to sign the name Grissinger using Sign Language

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

The name Grissinger in sign language

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