Dirig

Dirig Meaning & Origin

About Dirig
The surname Dirig is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "diric," meaning "leader" or "guide." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who held a position of leadership or authority, such as a village headman or a military commander. Over time, the surname Dirig has evolved and spread to different regions, often with variations in spelling. Today, individuals with the surname Dirig can be found across the world, particularly in Germany and the United States.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Dirig: 174
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 103,181
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Dirig 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 Dirig is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TRK
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D0602
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D IH1 R IH0 G
🌐 IPA
/dirig*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TRK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Dirig in Braille

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

The name Dirig in braille

How to sign the name Dirig using Sign Language

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

The name Dirig in sign language

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