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.
The surname Eigen is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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.
Here's how to represent Eigen in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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.