Motsinger

Motsinger Meaning & Origin

About Motsinger
The surname Motsinger is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "motsen," meaning "to grumble" or "to complain." It is believed to have originally been a nickname given to someone who was known for their tendency to grumble or complain. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, and individuals with the surname Motsinger can be found primarily in the United States today.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Motsinger: 1,721
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 16,644
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.58

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MTSNKR
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M03205206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AA1 T S IH0 N JH ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈmɑtsɪnʤər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MTSNKR', 'MTSNJR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M325

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Motsinger in Braille

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

The name Motsinger in braille

How to sign the name Motsinger using Sign Language

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

The name Motsinger in sign language

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