About Sonnen
The surname Sonnen is of German origin and is derived from the word "sonne," meaning "sun" in German. It is a topographic or locational surname, typically given to someone who lived near a place named Sonne or Sonnen, which could refer to a sunny spot or a village with a name related to the sun. The surname Sonnen may also have originated as a nickname for someone with a sunny or cheerful disposition.
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The surname Sonnen is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Sonnen 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 Sonnen is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Sonnen in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Sonnen using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.