Semler

Semler Meaning & Origin

About Semler
The surname Semler is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "semel," meaning "saddle." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who made or repaired saddles. The name Semler is relatively uncommon and is primarily found in Germany and other German-speaking regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Semler: 1,755
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 16,395
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.59

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SMLR
🗽 NYSIIS
SANA
🔊 Soundex
S05406
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S EH1 M L ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈsɛmlər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SMLR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S546

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Semler in Braille

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

The name Semler in braille

How to sign the name Semler using Sign Language

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

The name Semler in sign language

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