Alleger

Alleger Meaning & Origin

About Alleger
The surname Alleger is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "al(l)eger," meaning "to alleviate" or "to lighten." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone who worked as a healer or a physician, suggesting a person who alleviates or lightens the burden of illness or suffering. Over time, the surname Alleger may have also been adopted by individuals who exhibited qualities associated with alleviating or lightening burdens in a metaphorical sense, such as someone who provided comfort or support to others.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Alleger: 141
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 122314
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ALJR
🗽 NYSIIS
A
🔊 Soundex
A40206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AE1 L IH0 JH ER0
🌐 IPA
/alleger*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ALJR', 'ALKR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A426

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Alleger in Braille

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

The name Alleger in braille

How to sign the name Alleger using Sign Language

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

The name Alleger in sign language

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