indicate the level to which a name has been verified.
Type Surname (from nickname)
Usage German
Other Forms FormsVerling, Vierlinger, Verlinger, Vearling, Veerling, Vehrling, Vierlinck, Verleng, Wierling
Meaning & History
Derived from Middle High German vierlinc meaning "one-fourth of a measure", hence a status name or nickname for someone who had an annual tax liability of this amount.