Zollinger

Zollinger Meaning & Origin

About Zollinger
The surname Zollinger is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "zollinc," meaning "customs officer" or "tax collector." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to individuals who worked in the collection of tolls or taxes. The name may have also been used to denote someone who lived near a tollgate or customs house.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Zollinger: 1,897
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 15,442
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.64

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Zollinger 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
SLNKR
🗽 NYSIIS
ZSA
🔊 Soundex
Z0405206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
Z AA1 L IH0 NG ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈzɑlɪŋər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SLNKR', 'SLNJR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Z452

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Zollinger in Braille

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

The name Zollinger in braille

How to sign the name Zollinger using Sign Language

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

The name Zollinger in sign language

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