Feigin

Feigin Meaning & Origin

About Feigin
The surname Feigin is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "feige," meaning "fig." It is believed to have originated as an occupational name for someone who grew or sold figs. Alternatively, it could have been a nickname given to someone who resembled a fig in some way, such as having a round or plump shape. The surname Feigin is relatively common among Jewish communities, particularly those of Eastern European descent.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Feigin: 170
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 105,079
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FJN
🗽 NYSIIS
FA
🔊 Soundex
F0205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F AY1 G IH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈfaɪgɪn/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FJN', 'FKN')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F250

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Feigin in Braille

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

The name Feigin in braille

How to sign the name Feigin using Sign Language

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

The name Feigin in sign language

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