Killinger

Killinger Meaning & Origin

About Killinger
The surname Killinger is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kiling," meaning "little child" or "infant." It is believed to have originally been a nickname given to someone who had a youthful or childlike appearance or demeanor. Over time, the surname Killinger became hereditary and passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Killinger can be found primarily in Germany and the United States.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Killinger: 2,815
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 11,228
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.95

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLNKR
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K0405206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K IH1 L IH0 NG ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈkɪlɪŋər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLNKR', 'KLNJR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K452

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Killinger in Braille

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

The name Killinger in braille

How to sign the name Killinger using Sign Language

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

The name Killinger in sign language

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