Wilger

Wilger Meaning & Origin

About Wilger
The surname Wilger is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "wilger," meaning "willow tree." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who lived near or worked with willow trees. The name may have also been given to someone with characteristics associated with the willow tree, such as flexibility or resilience.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Wilger: 264
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 73464
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ALKR
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W04206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W IH1 L G ER0
🌐 IPA
/wilger*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ALKR', 'FLJR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W426

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wilger in Braille

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

The name Wilger in braille

How to sign the name Wilger using Sign Language

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

The name Wilger in sign language

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