Weniger

Weniger Meaning & Origin

About Weniger
The surname Weniger is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "weniger," meaning "less" or "fewer." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was considered to be of lesser importance or had fewer possessions or qualities compared to others. The name may have been given to individuals who were humble, modest, or had a smaller stature. Over time, the surname Weniger became hereditary and passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Weniger: 435
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 48530
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.15

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ANJR
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W050206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W EH1 N IH0 G ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈwɛnɪgər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ANJR', 'FNKR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W526

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Weniger in Braille

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

The name Weniger in braille

How to sign the name Weniger using Sign Language

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

The name Weniger in sign language

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