About Zelner
The surname Zelner is of German origin and is derived from the occupational name "Zeller," meaning "cellarman" or "cellarer." It was originally given to individuals who worked in or managed the wine cellars of noble households or monasteries. The name may also have been used to denote someone who lived near or owned a cellar. Over time, variations of the surname, such as Zelner, emerged as people migrated and their names were adapted to local languages and dialects.
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The surname Zelner is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Zelner 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 Zelner is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Zelner in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Zelner using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.