Hinger

Hinger Meaning & Origin

About Hinger
The surname Hinger is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "hinger," meaning "behind" or "at the back." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who lived or worked at the back of a particular place or was positioned behind others in a social or occupational context. The name may have also been given to someone who had a tendency to be reserved or shy. Over time, the surname Hinger has evolved and spread to different regions, often with variations in spelling.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Hinger: 469
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 45,569
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.16

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
HNKR
🗽 NYSIIS
HA
🔊 Soundex
H05206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH IH1 N JH ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈhɪnʤər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HNKR', 'HNJR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H526

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Hinger in Braille

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

The name Hinger in braille

How to sign the name Hinger using Sign Language

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

The name Hinger in sign language

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