Linger

Linger Meaning & Origin

About Linger
The surname Linger is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "lenger," meaning "longer" or "taller." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who was tall or had a long stature. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, and individuals with the surname Linger can be found in various parts of Germany and other German-speaking regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Linger: 1,962
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 15052
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.67

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LNKR
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L05206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L IH1 NG G ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈlɪŋər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LNKR', 'LNJR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L526

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Linger in Braille

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

The name Linger in braille

How to sign the name Linger using Sign Language

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

The name Linger in sign language

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