Zahner

Zahner Meaning & Origin

About Zahner
The surname Zahner is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "zaner," meaning "tooth." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who had prominent or distinctive teeth. Over time, the surname Zahner became hereditary and was passed down through generations, eventually becoming a family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Zahner: 1,228
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 21,330
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.42

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Zahner 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
SNR
🗽 NYSIIS
ZSA
🔊 Soundex
Z0506
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
Z AA1 N ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈzɑnər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SNR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Z560

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Zahner in Braille

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

The name Zahner in braille

How to sign the name Zahner using Sign Language

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

The name Zahner in sign language

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