About Oefinger
The surname Oefinger is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "ougen" meaning "to frighten" or "to scare." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who had a frightening or intimidating appearance or demeanor. Over time, the name Oefinger became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.
The surname Oefinger is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Oefinger 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 Oefinger is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Oefinger in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Oefinger using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.