About Sallinger
The surname Sallinger is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "sal" meaning "salt" and the suffix "-inger" indicating a person associated with or from a particular place. Therefore, the surname Sallinger likely originated as a topographic name for someone who lived near a salt mine or worked in the salt trade. It could also have been an occupational name for a salt worker or a nickname for someone who had a salty or witty personality.
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The surname Sallinger is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Sallinger 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 Sallinger in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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