Suhr

Suhr Meaning & Origin

About Suhr
The surname Suhr is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "suer" or "sueren," meaning "sour" or "acidic." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone with a sour or acidic disposition or taste. Over time, the surname Suhr became hereditary and was passed down through generations, eventually becoming a family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Suhr: 2,717
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 11,572
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.92

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SR
ðŸ—― NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S060
ðŸŽĩ Syllabic Pronunciation
S UH1 R
🌐 IPA
/sʊr/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SR', '')
ðŸˆŊ Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S600

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Suhr in Braille

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

The name Suhr in braille

How to sign the name Suhr using Sign Language

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

The name Suhr in sign language

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