Leniger

Leniger Meaning & Origin

About Leniger
The surname Leniger is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "leniger," meaning "flexible" or "pliant." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was known for their flexibility or adaptability. The name may have been given to individuals who had a flexible nature or were skilled in a particular trade that required dexterity. Over time, the surname Leniger became hereditary and passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Leniger: 132
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 129,047
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LNJR
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L050206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L EH1 N IH0 G ER0
🌐 IPA
/leniger*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LNJR', 'LNKR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L526

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Leniger in Braille

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

The name Leniger in braille

How to sign the name Leniger using Sign Language

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

The name Leniger in sign language

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