Idler

Idler Meaning & Origin

About Idler
The surname Idler is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "idelære," meaning "lazy" or "idle." It was likely used as a nickname for someone who was perceived as being lazy or inactive. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, and individuals with the surname Idler may have had ancestors who were known for their laid-back or leisurely nature.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Idler: 400
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 51,941
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.14

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ATLR
🗽 NYSIIS
IA
🔊 Soundex
I3406
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AY1 D AH0 L ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈaɪdələr/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ATLR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
I346

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Idler in Braille

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

The name Idler in braille

How to sign the name Idler using Sign Language

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

The name Idler in sign language

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