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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The surname Leininger is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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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Here's how to represent Leininger in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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.