Upleger

Upleger Meaning & Origin

About Upleger
The surname Upleger is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "upliger," meaning "upright" or "honest." It is likely that the name was originally bestowed as a nickname for someone who was known for their honesty or integrity. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Upleger can be found primarily in Germany and the United States.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Upleger: 146
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 118,853
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Upleger based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
APLJR
🗽 NYSIIS
UA
🔊 Soundex
U140206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AH1 P L IH0 G ER0
🌐 IPA
/upleger*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('APLJR', 'APLKR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
U142

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Upleger in Braille

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

The name Upleger in braille

How to sign the name Upleger using Sign Language

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

The name Upleger in sign language

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