Leininger

Leininger Meaning & Origin

About Leininger
The surname Leininger is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "lein," meaning "flax" or "linen." It is an occupational surname that likely originated from someone involved in the production or trade of linen. The suffix "-inger" denotes a person from a particular place, suggesting that the name may have originally referred to someone from a region associated with linen production. Over time, the surname Leininger has spread beyond Germany, and individuals with this surname can be found in various parts of the world.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Leininger: 4,765
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 7021
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.62

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Leininger based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LNNKR
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L0505206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L AY1 N IH0 NG ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈlaɪnɪŋər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LNNKR', 'LNNJR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L552

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Leininger in Braille

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

The name Leininger in braille

How to sign the name Leininger using Sign Language

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

The name Leininger in sign language

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