Kanger

Kanger Meaning & Origin

About Kanger
The surname Kanger is of Estonian origin and is derived from the word "kangur," which means "shepherd" in Estonian. It is a occupational surname that was likely given to individuals who worked as shepherds or had associations with sheep farming. The name Kanger signifies a familial connection to the occupation of shepherding and reflects the historical and cultural significance of sheep farming in Estonia.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kanger: 118
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 141140
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KNKR
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K05206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AE1 NG ER0
🌐 IPA
/kanger*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KNKR', 'KNJR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K526

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kanger in Braille

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

The name Kanger in braille

How to sign the name Kanger using Sign Language

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

The name Kanger in sign language

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