Sloniger

Sloniger Meaning & Origin

About Sloniger
The surname Sloniger is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "slon," meaning "slow" or "sluggish," and the suffix "-iger," indicating a person who possesses a particular quality. Therefore, the surname Sloniger likely originated as a nickname for someone who was perceived as slow or sluggish in their movements or behavior. Over time, this nickname may have been passed down as a hereditary surname.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Sloniger: 163
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 108,734
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SLNJR
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S4050206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S L AA1 N IH0 G ER0
🌐 IPA
/sloniger*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SLNJR', 'XLNKR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S452

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Sloniger in Braille

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

The name Sloniger in braille

How to sign the name Sloniger using Sign Language

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

The name Sloniger in sign language

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