Selinger

Selinger Meaning & Origin

About Selinger
The surname Selinger is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "selinc," meaning "happy" or "fortunate." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was considered lucky or prosperous. Over time, individuals with the surname Selinger may have passed down this name to their descendants, resulting in its use as a hereditary surname.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Selinger: 752
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 30,916
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.25

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SLNKR
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S0405206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S EH1 L IH0 NG ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈsɛlɪŋər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SLNKR', 'SLNJR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S452

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Selinger in Braille

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

The name Selinger in braille

How to sign the name Selinger using Sign Language

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

The name Selinger in sign language

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