Heringer

Heringer Meaning & Origin

About Heringer
The surname Heringer is of German origin and is derived from the occupational name "Heringer," meaning "herring fisherman" or "herring seller." It is likely that the name was originally given to individuals who were involved in the fishing or selling of herring, a popular fish in Germany. Over time, the surname Heringer became a hereditary family name passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Heringer: 456
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 46,647
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.15

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
HRNKR
🗽 NYSIIS
HA
🔊 Soundex
H0605206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH EH1 R IH0 N JH ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈhɛrɪnʤər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HRNKR', 'HRNJR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H652

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Heringer in Braille

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

The name Heringer in braille

How to sign the name Heringer using Sign Language

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

The name Heringer in sign language

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