Snurr

Snurr Meaning & Origin

About Snurr
The surname Snurr is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "snurren," meaning "to hum" or "to buzz." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone who made or played musical instruments that produced a buzzing or humming sound, such as a hurdy-gurdy or a Jew's harp. Over time, the surname Snurr may have also been used as a nickname for someone who had a buzzing or humming voice.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Snurr: 122
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 137,327
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Snurr 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

📇 Metaphone
SNR
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S506
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S N ER1
🌐 IPA
/snurr*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SNR', 'XNR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S560

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Snurr in Braille

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

The name Snurr in braille

How to sign the name Snurr using Sign Language

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

The name Snurr in sign language

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