Surname Singerer - Meaning and Origin

Singerer: What does the surname Singerer mean?

The last name Singerer is of German origin and is believed to have derived from the German word "singen", or "to sing". It is also believed to be derived from the Latin word for "to sing", "cantare". The name could have been given to a person who was known to have a particularly beautiful singing voice. Alternatively, it is possible that the name was derived from the German title of "singerspieler" (literally "singer-player") which referred to a performer who sang and played music.

Singerer can be thought of as an occupational surname given to a minstrel, musician or singer. It was most likely derived in the Middle Ages when many nobles and royalty employed professional musicians to entertain them at parties and ceremonies. The Latin root word “cantare” specifically means “to sing”, while “Singerer” could more generally refer to someone who was able to both perform and entertain through music and song.

The Singerer surname today is not only commonly found throughout Germany, but also in Austria, Switzerland, France, the United States as well as other countries. It is a reminder of the importance of music in many cultures and the vocal talents of the many people bearing the Singerer name.

Singerer: Where does the name Singerer come from?

The last name Singerer is most commonly found today in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. Despite its commonality in German-speaking countries, Singerer is also quite commonly found across the broader European continent, specifically in countries such as France, the Netherlands, Belgium, and England. Research conducted in the late 1990s found that The Netherlands had the highest number of Singerers outside of central Europe, albeit with a much smaller population than that of Germany and Austria combined.

At this time the name Singerer can also be found scattered throughout the United States. It is estimated that close to 10,000 Singerers live in America due to nationwide immigration during the 19th and 20th centuries. Additionally, it is believed that many Singerers have immigrated to the United States and then changed their last names in order to adapt to American culture or through marriage.

The name Singerer has been in constant use since as early as the 1400s and is most likely of German origin, despite variations of the spelling. It is derived from the term singen, which translates to singing in the English language. This suggests the name was once used as an occupational name for choir or church singers.

Variations of the surname Singerer

Singerer is a surname with many variants, spellings and other surnames of the same origin. Some of the most common variants are Singere, Singerel, Singerl, and Singher.

The variant Singere may have originated as a nickname or descriptive name referring to a singer or one that sang. Similarly, the variant Singher may have originated as a nickname or descriptive name for one who made string instruments or ‘sings’ with stringed instruments. The variants Singererl and Singerl have likely formed from the German, or Low German, verb “singerēn” meaning “to sing” combined with the particle-suffix “–erl”.

Other, often interchangeable, surnames of the same origin include Singhar, Singhorn, Singor, Singring, Singwart, and Singerfeld. Singhar is likely derived from the German word ‘singen’, meaning ‘to sing’. Singhorn is derived from the German word ‘singen’ combined with the suffix ‘–horn’ meaning a small wooded hill. Singor and Singring are believed to have derived from a combination of the German words ‘singen’ and ‘ringen’ which mean ‘to sing’ and ‘to wrestle’ respectively. Singwart is of Low German origin and is derived from the words ‘singen’ and ‘wort’ meaning ‘to sing’ and ‘word’ respectively. Finally, Singerfeld may have originated as a name for one who lives on or near a singer’s field.

Famous people with the name Singerer

• Amala Ratnavira Singerer: Sri Lankan news anchor
• Luca Singerer: Swiss professional alpine skier
• Johann Christian Singerer: German musician and music educator
• Beatrice SINGERER: French politician, businesswoman, and manager
• Felix Singerer: Austrian Paralympic athlete
• Arthur Singerer: Austrian entomologist
• Amelie Singerer: Swiss middle distance runner
• Charles Singerer: German chemist
• Alejandro Singerer: Argentine graphic designer
• Dany Singerer: French musician and record producer

Other surnames

Singer