Stenger

Stenger Meaning & Origin

About Stenger
The surname Stenger is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "stengel," meaning "stalk" or "stem." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked as a gardener or a farmer, specifically someone who dealt with the stems or stalks of plants. Over time, the surname Stenger became a hereditary family name passed down through generations.

🌍 Origin
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Stenger: 4,601
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 7,247
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.56

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
STNKR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
SA
πŸ”Š Soundex
S305206
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
S T EH1 N JH ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈstΙ›nΚ€Ι™r/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('STNKR', 'STNJR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S352

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Stenger in Braille

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

The name Stenger in braille

How to sign the name Stenger using Sign Language

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

The name Stenger in sign language

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