Peninger

Peninger Meaning & Origin

About Peninger
The surname Peninger is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "penning," meaning "penny" or "coin." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone who worked with or dealt in coins. Over time, the spelling and pronunciation of the name may have evolved, resulting in variations such as Peninger.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Peninger: 492
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 43,811
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.17

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PNNKR
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P0505206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P EH1 N IH0 NG ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈpɛnɪŋər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PNNKR', 'PNNJR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P552

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Peninger in Braille

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

The name Peninger in braille

How to sign the name Peninger using Sign Language

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

The name Peninger in sign language

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