Feigley

Feigley Meaning & Origin

About Feigley
The surname Feigley is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "veigele," meaning "finch." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who resembled or had characteristics associated with a finch, such as being small, agile, or having a pleasant singing voice. Over time, the surname Feigley became hereditary and passed down through generations, representing the ancestral connection to individuals with finch-like qualities.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Feigley: 226
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 83226
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Feigley 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
FKL
🗽 NYSIIS
FA
🔊 Soundex
F0240
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F IY1 G L IY0
🌐 IPA
/feigley*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FKL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F240

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Feigley in Braille

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

The name Feigley in braille

How to sign the name Feigley using Sign Language

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

The name Feigley in sign language

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