About Selner
The surname Selner is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "selne," meaning "seal." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked with seals, such as a seal hunter or a person involved in the sealing industry. Over time, the surname Selner became hereditary and passed down through generations, eventually becoming a family name.
The surname Selner is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Selner 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 Selner is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Selner in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Selner using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.