Figge

Figge Meaning & Origin

About Figge
The surname Figge is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "vige," meaning "fig tree." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who lived near or worked with fig trees. The name Figge may also have been given to someone who resembled a fig tree in some way, such as having a tall or slender physique. Overall, the surname Figge is associated with the fig tree and its characteristics.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Figge: 569
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 38,801
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.19

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FK
🗽 NYSIIS
FA
🔊 Soundex
F020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F IH1 G
🌐 IPA
/fɪg/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Figge in Braille

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

The name Figge in braille

How to sign the name Figge using Sign Language

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

The name Figge in sign language

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