Perlinger

Perlinger Meaning & Origin

About Perlinger
The surname Perlinger is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "berlinc," meaning "little bear." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who had characteristics or traits associated with a bear, such as strength or fierceness. Over time, the name Perlinger became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Perlinger: 202
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 91,221
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PRLNKR
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P06405206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P ER1 L IH0 NG ER0
🌐 IPA
/perlinger*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRLNKR', 'PRLNJR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P645

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Perlinger in Braille

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

The name Perlinger in braille

How to sign the name Perlinger using Sign Language

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

The name Perlinger in sign language

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