Possinger

Possinger Meaning & Origin

About Possinger
The surname Possinger is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "posse," meaning "bag" or "purse." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone who made or sold bags or purses. Over time, the name evolved into Possinger and became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Possinger: 233
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 81,181
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PSNKR
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P0205206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P AA1 S IH0 NG ER0
🌐 IPA
/possinger*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PSNKR', 'PSNJR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P252

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Possinger in Braille

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

The name Possinger in braille

How to sign the name Possinger using Sign Language

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

The name Possinger in sign language

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