Karger

Karger Meaning & Origin

About Karger
The surname Karger is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "karg," meaning "sparse" or "barren." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who lived in an infertile or unproductive area. Alternatively, it could have been given to someone who had a frugal or austere nature. Over time, individuals with the surname Karger may have migrated to different regions, leading to variations in spelling and pronunciation.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Karger: 672
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 33,856
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.23

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRKR
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K06206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AA1 R G ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈkɑrgər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRKR', 'KRJR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K626

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Karger in Braille

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

The name Karger in braille

How to sign the name Karger using Sign Language

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

The name Karger in sign language

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