Zuerlein

Zuerlein Meaning & Origin

About Zuerlein
The surname Zuerlein is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "zürlein," meaning "little sour." It is a descriptive surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone with a sour or acidic disposition. The name may have been given to individuals who were known for their sharp or tart personality traits. Over time, the surname Zuerlein has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Zuerlein: 167
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 106,570
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Zuerlein 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
SRLN
🗽 NYSIIS
ZSA
🔊 Soundex
Z06405
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
Z UH1 R L AY0 N
🌐 IPA
/zuerlein*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SRLN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Z645

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Zuerlein in Braille

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

The name Zuerlein in braille

How to sign the name Zuerlein using Sign Language

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

The name Zuerlein in sign language

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