How common is the Fierlinger surname?

There are approximately 1,500 people with the surname Fierlinger in the United States.

Fierlinger

Q: What does the surname Fierlinger mean?

The surname Fierlinger means "Possibly a person from a place called Fierling or derived from a Germanic personal name.". It is of Germanic, Austrian origin.

Topographic

Meaning

Possibly a person from a place called Fierling or derived from a Germanic personal name.

Etymology

The surname may derive from a place name with the '-inger' suffix, common in Germanic regions for indicating origin from a location. The exact etymology is uncertain.

About the Fierlinger Surname

An obscure Germanic surname, possibly indicating origin from a place name. The name appears in Central European records, particularly in Austria and Czechoslovakia.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 1,500 bearers in the United States #3,210 most common surname

Rare Common

Rare, found primarily in Austrian and German-speaking regions.

Notable Bearers

People with the Fierlinger Surname

Zdenek Fierlinger

Minister

Quick Facts

Origin: Germanic, Austrian
Classification: Topographic
Earliest Record: 17th century (estimated)
Estimated Bearers: 1,500