Eigen

Eigen Meaning & Origin

About Eigen
The surname Eigen is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "eigen," meaning "own" or "belonging to oneself." It was often used as a nickname for someone who was independent or self-reliant. The name could also have been given to someone who owned their own land or property. Overall, the surname Eigen signifies a sense of personal ownership or autonomy.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Eigen: 210
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 88336
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AJN
🗽 NYSIIS
EA
🔊 Soundex
E0205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AY1 G AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈaɪgən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AJN', 'AKN')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
E250

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Eigen in Braille

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

The name Eigen in braille

How to sign the name Eigen using Sign Language

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

The name Eigen in sign language

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