Oefinger

Oefinger Meaning & Origin

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.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Oefinger: 159
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 110825
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AFNKR
🗽 NYSIIS
OA
🔊 Soundex
O0105206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
OW1 F IH0 N JH ER0
🌐 IPA
/oefinger*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AFNKR', 'AFNJR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
O152

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Oefinger in Braille

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

The name Oefinger in braille

How to sign the name Oefinger using Sign Language

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.

The name Oefinger in sign language

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