Zoellner

Zoellner Meaning & Origin

About Zoellner
The surname Zoellner is of German origin and is derived from the occupation of a "toll collector" or "toll keeper." The name is derived from the Middle High German word "zolner," meaning "collector of tolls." It is likely that the name was originally given to individuals who worked at toll booths or collected tolls on behalf of the authorities. Over time, the surname Zoellner has become a relatively common surname in German-speaking regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Zoellner: 1,474
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 18,660
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.5

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Zoellner 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
SLNR
🗽 NYSIIS
ZSA
🔊 Soundex
Z04506
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
Z OW1 L N ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈzoʊlnər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SLNR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Z456

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Zoellner in Braille

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

The name Zoellner in braille

How to sign the name Zoellner using Sign Language

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

The name Zoellner in sign language

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