Planer

Planer Meaning & Origin

About Planer
The surname Planer is of German origin and is derived from the occupation of a planer or carpenter. The name is derived from the Middle High German word "planer," meaning "to plane" or "to smooth." It was given to individuals who worked as planers, craftsmen who used a planing tool to smooth and shape wood. Over time, the surname Planer became hereditary and passed down through generations, signifying a family's ancestral connection to the occupation of planer or carpenter.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Planer: 386
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 53,538
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.13

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
PLNR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
PA
πŸ”Š Soundex
P40506
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
P L EY1 N ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈpleΙͺnΙ™r/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('PLNR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P456

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Planer in Braille

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

The name Planer in braille

How to sign the name Planer using Sign Language

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

The name Planer in sign language

Numerology