Fehlig

Fehlig Meaning & Origin

About Fehlig
The surname Fehlig is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "velech" or "velech," meaning "fickle" or "capricious." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was unpredictable or changeable in nature. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, and individuals with the surname Fehlig are likely to have ancestors who were known for their fickle or capricious behavior.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Fehlig: 109
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 150,452
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Fehlig 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
FLK
🗽 NYSIIS
FA
🔊 Soundex
F0402
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F EH1 L IH0 G
🌐 IPA
/fehlig*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FLK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F420

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Fehlig in Braille

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

The name Fehlig in braille

How to sign the name Fehlig using Sign Language

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

The name Fehlig in sign language

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