Lerner

Lerner Meaning & Origin

About Lerner
The surname Lerner is of German and Jewish origin. It is an occupational name derived from the German word "lern(e)r," meaning "learner" or "student." The name was typically given to someone who was a scholar or a student, particularly in a religious context. It may also have been used as a nickname for someone who was known for their intellectual pursuits or love of learning.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Lerner: 7,672
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 4625
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.6

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Lerner 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
LRNR
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L06506
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L ER1 N ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈlərnər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LRNR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L656

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Lerner in Braille

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

The name Lerner in braille

How to sign the name Lerner using Sign Language

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

The name Lerner in sign language

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