Sonner

Sonner Meaning & Origin

About Sonner
The surname Sonner is of German origin and is derived from the occupational name "Sonnenschneider," meaning "sun tailor" or "tailor who works with light-colored fabrics." It is believed to have been given to individuals who specialized in sewing or tailoring garments made from light-colored or white fabrics. The name may also have been used to describe someone who lived or worked in an area where sunlight was abundant.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Sonner: 900
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 26,949
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.31

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SNR
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S0506
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S AA1 N ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈsɑnər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SNR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S560

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Sonner in Braille

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

The name Sonner in braille

How to sign the name Sonner using Sign Language

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

The name Sonner in sign language

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