Zinner

Zinner Meaning & Origin

About Zinner
The surname Zinner is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "zinne," meaning "tower" or "battlement." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a name for someone who lived or worked near a tower or fortress. The name may have also been given to someone who had a strong or tall physique, symbolizing strength and protection. Overall, the surname Zinner is associated with the concept of defense and fortification.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Zinner: 500
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 43,206
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.17

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SNR
🗽 NYSIIS
ZSA
🔊 Soundex
Z0506
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
Z IH1 N ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈzɪnər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SNR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Z560

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Zinner in Braille

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

The name Zinner in braille

How to sign the name Zinner using Sign Language

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

The name Zinner in sign language

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