Slingerland

Slingerland Meaning & Origin

About Slingerland
The surname Slingerland is of Dutch origin and is derived from the combination of the words "slinger," meaning "sling" or "throw," and "land," meaning "land." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who lived near a slingshot or sling-making area or was skilled in using a sling. Over time, the surname Slingerland became hereditary and passed down through generations, eventually becoming a family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Slingerland: 1,005
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 24787
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.34

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Slingerland based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

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SLNKRLNT
🗽 NYSIIS
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🔊 Soundex
S4052064053
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S L IH1 NG G ER0 L AH0 N D
🌐 IPA
/sˈlɪŋgərlənd/
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('SLNKRLNT', 'XLNJRLNT')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S452

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Slingerland in Braille

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

The name Slingerland in braille

How to sign the name Slingerland using Sign Language

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

The name Slingerland in sign language

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