Merklinger

Merklinger Meaning & Origin

About Merklinger
The surname Merklinger is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "merkeln," meaning "to mark" or "to notice." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who had a keen eye or was observant. The suffix "-er" denotes a profession or occupation, suggesting that the original bearer of the name may have been involved in a profession that required attention to detail or observation.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Merklinger: 293
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 67318
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.1

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Merklinger 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
MRKLNKR
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M062405206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M ER1 K AH0 L IH0 NG ER0
🌐 IPA
/merklinger*/
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('MRKLNKR', 'MRKLNJR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M624

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Merklinger in Braille

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

The name Merklinger in braille

How to sign the name Merklinger using Sign Language

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

The name Merklinger in sign language

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