Mourer

Mourer Meaning & Origin

About Mourer
The surname Mourer is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "murer," meaning "wall builder" or "mason." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to individuals who worked as builders or masons, constructing walls or other structures. The name may have been initially used to identify a person's profession but eventually became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Mourer: 485
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 44,356
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.16

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Mourer 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
MRR
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M0606
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AO1 R ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈmɔrər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MRR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M660

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Mourer in Braille

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

The name Mourer in braille

How to sign the name Mourer using Sign Language

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

The name Mourer in sign language

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