Shillinger

Shillinger Meaning & Origin

About Shillinger
The surname Shillinger is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schillinc," meaning "little shield." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who made or used small shields. Over time, the name evolved into Shillinger and became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Shillinger: 210
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 88,336
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XLNKR
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S0405206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH IH1 L IH0 N JH ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈʃɪlɪnʤər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XLNKR', 'XLNJR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S452

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Shillinger in Braille

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

The name Shillinger in braille

How to sign the name Shillinger using Sign Language

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

The name Shillinger in sign language

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