Mersinger

Mersinger Meaning & Origin

About Mersinger
The surname Mersinger is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "mersinc," meaning "marsh" or "swamp." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a name for someone who lived or worked in or near a marshy or swampy area. The name may have been given to individuals who were involved in activities such as farming, fishing, or hunting in such environments.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Mersinger: 241
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 79,075
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MRSNKR
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M06205206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M ER1 S IH0 NG ER0
🌐 IPA
/mersinger*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MRSNKR', 'MRSNJR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M625

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Mersinger in Braille

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

The name Mersinger in braille

How to sign the name Mersinger using Sign Language

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

The name Mersinger in sign language

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