Spalinger

Spalinger Meaning & Origin

About Spalinger
The surname Spalinger is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "spal," meaning "splinter" or "chip," and the suffix "-inger," indicating a person associated with or from a particular place. Therefore, the surname Spalinger likely originated as an occupational name for someone who worked with wood, specifically in the trade of splitting or chipping wood. Over time, individuals with this surname may have migrated and settled in different regions, leading to variations in spelling and pronunciation.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Spalinger: 173
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 103655
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SPLNKR
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S10405206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S P EY1 L IH0 NG ER0
🌐 IPA
/spalinger*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SPLNKR', 'SPLNJR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S145

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Spalinger in Braille

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

The name Spalinger in braille

How to sign the name Spalinger using Sign Language

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

The name Spalinger in sign language

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