Olinger

Olinger Meaning & Origin

About Olinger
The surname Olinger is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "olinge," meaning "olive." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who either worked with olives or lived near an olive tree. The name may have also been given to someone with olive-colored skin or hair. Over time, the surname Olinger has evolved and spread to different regions, including the United States, where it is found today.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Olinger: 5,732
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 5,998
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.94

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ALNKR
🗽 NYSIIS
OA
🔊 Soundex
O405206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AA1 L IH0 NG ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈɑlɪŋər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ALNKR', 'ALNJR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
O452

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Olinger in Braille

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

The name Olinger in braille

How to sign the name Olinger using Sign Language

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

The name Olinger in sign language

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