TheNameDBGehringer
DescriptiveMeaning
One who is agile or nimble, or a maker of agile things.
Etymology
Derived from Middle High German 'gehrig' (agile, nimble) with the agent suffix '-er' or '-inger.' The surname likely originated as either a descriptive name or an occupational designation.
About the Gehringer Surname
A German surname derived from the adjective 'gehrig' with occupational or descriptive suffixes. The name reflects Germanic naming patterns combining descriptive elements with agent suffixes.
Distribution
Found in German-speaking regions and German-American communities, particularly in the Midwest.
Notable Bearers
Limited historical documentation