Sinner

Sinner Meaning & Origin

About Sinner
The surname Sinner is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "sünner," meaning "sinner" or "one who has committed a sin." It is likely that the surname was originally given as a nickname to someone who was considered sinful or had a reputation for wrongdoing. Over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Sinner may or may not have any connection to the original meaning, as surnames can evolve and lose their original connotations over time.

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📏 Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Sinner: 1,049
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 24,031
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.36

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SNR
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S0506
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S IH1 N ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈsɪnər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SNR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S560

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Sinner in Braille

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

The name Sinner in braille

How to sign the name Sinner using Sign Language

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

The name Sinner in sign language

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