Lenger

Lenger Meaning & Origin

About Lenger
The surname Lenger is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "leng," meaning "long" or "tall." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was tall or had a long body or limbs. Over time, this nickname became a hereditary surname, passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Lenger can be found across the world, particularly in Germany and other German-speaking regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Lenger: 383
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 53,913
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.13

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LNKR
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L05206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L EH1 NG ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈlɛŋər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LNKR', 'LNJR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L526

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Lenger in Braille

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

The name Lenger in braille

How to sign the name Lenger using Sign Language

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

The name Lenger in sign language

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