Feig

Feig Meaning & Origin

About Feig
The surname Feig is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "veige," meaning "coward" or "timid." It is believed to have originally been a nickname given to someone who displayed characteristics of fear or shyness. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname and has been passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Feig: 857
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 27974
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.29

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FK
🗽 NYSIIS
FA
🔊 Soundex
F020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F IY1 G
🌐 IPA
/fig/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Feig in Braille

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

The name Feig in braille

How to sign the name Feig using Sign Language

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

The name Feig in sign language

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