Zehnder

Zehnder Meaning & Origin

About Zehnder
The surname Zehnder is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "zender," meaning "messenger" or "carrier." It is an occupational surname that likely originated from someone who worked as a messenger or courier, delivering important messages or goods. Over time, the surname Zehnder may have been adopted by individuals who were known for their reliability and efficiency in delivering messages or goods, or it could have been given to someone who had a similar physical or behavioral trait associated with a messenger.

🌍 Origin
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Zehnder: 1,612
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 17,481
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.55

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
SNTR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
ZSA
πŸ”Š Soundex
Z05306
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
Z EH1 N D ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈzΙ›ndΙ™r/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('SNTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Z536

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Zehnder in Braille

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

The name Zehnder in braille

How to sign the name Zehnder using Sign Language

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

The name Zehnder in sign language

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