About Salinger
The surname Salinger is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "salinger," meaning "one who lives near a willow tree." It is a habitational name for someone who resided near or worked with willow trees. The name is predominantly associated with Jewish communities in Eastern Europe and has been borne by notable individuals, including the renowned American author J.D. Salinger.
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The surname Salinger is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Salinger based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Salinger in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Salinger using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.