Weinger

Weinger Meaning & Origin

About Weinger
The surname Weinger is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "wengen," meaning "to bend" or "to curve." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked as a bend or curve maker, referring to a person who made or repaired curved objects such as barrels or bows. Over time, the surname Weinger became hereditary and passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Weinger: 235
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 80,678
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ANKR
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W05206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W AY1 N G ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈwaɪngər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ANKR', 'FNJR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W526

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Weinger in Braille

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

The name Weinger in braille

How to sign the name Weinger using Sign Language

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

The name Weinger in sign language

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