Mahner

Mahner Meaning & Origin

About Mahner
The surname Mahner is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "manære," meaning "warner" or "admonisher." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who fulfilled the role of a town crier or a person who warned others of potential dangers or threats. The name Mahner signifies an individual who had the responsibility of alerting and advising the community, making them aware of important information or potential risks.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Mahner: 123
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 136,449
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MNR
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M0506
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AA1 N ER0
🌐 IPA
/mahner*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MNR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M560

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Mahner in Braille

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

The name Mahner in braille

How to sign the name Mahner using Sign Language

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

The name Mahner in sign language

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