Alge

Alge Meaning & Origin

About Alge
The surname Alge is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "alge," meaning "eel." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who had a resemblance to or shared characteristics with an eel, such as being slim or agile. The surname Alge is relatively rare and is primarily found in Germany and Austria.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Alge: 212
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 87,663
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Alge based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Alge is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ALJ
🗽 NYSIIS
A
🔊 Soundex
A420
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AE1 L JH IY0
🌐 IPA
/alge*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ALJ', 'ALK')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A420

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Alge in Braille

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

The name Alge in braille

How to sign the name Alge using Sign Language

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

The name Alge in sign language

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