Figley

Figley Meaning & Origin

About Figley
The surname Figley is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "vigel," meaning "fiddle" or "violin." It is an occupational surname that likely originated from someone who played or made fiddles or violins. Over time, the spelling of the name may have evolved to Figley. The surname Figley signifies a connection to the musical instrument and its craftsmanship.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Figley: 669
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 33,990
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.23

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
FKL
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
FA
πŸ”Š Soundex
F0240
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
F IH1 G L IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈfΙͺgli/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('FKL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F240

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Figley in Braille

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

The name Figley in braille

How to sign the name Figley using Sign Language

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

The name Figley in sign language

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