About Zelinger
The surname Zelinger is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "zelinc," meaning "sailor" or "mariner." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to individuals who worked as sailors or were associated with maritime activities. Over time, the surname Zelinger may have been adopted by families who were not directly involved in seafaring but had ancestors with such occupations.
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The surname Zelinger is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Zelinger 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 Zelinger is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Zelinger in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Zelinger using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.