Zehrer

Zehrer Meaning & Origin

About Zehrer
The surname Zehrer is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "zerren," meaning "to pull" or "to drag." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked as a hauler or a carrier. The name may have been given to individuals who were involved in the transportation of goods or who had a strong physical presence. Over time, the surname Zehrer became hereditary and passed down through generations, signifying the family's ancestral connection to this occupation.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Zehrer: 110
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 149,395
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Zehrer 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
SRR
🗽 NYSIIS
ZSA
🔊 Soundex
Z0606
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
Z EH1 R ER0
🌐 IPA
/zehrer*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SRR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Z660

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Zehrer in Braille

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

The name Zehrer in braille

How to sign the name Zehrer using Sign Language

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

The name Zehrer in sign language

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