Flagg

Flagg Meaning & Origin

About Flagg
The surname Flagg is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It is derived from the Old English word "flaga," meaning "a reed or rush," and could have been a topographic name for someone who lived near a marsh or a stream. Alternatively, it could have been an occupational name for someone who made or used flags or banners. Additionally, Flagg could have been a nickname for a tall and thin person, as "flag" was used to describe a tall, slender pole. The exact meaning of the surname may vary depending on the specific family history and region.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Flagg: 6,834
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 5122
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.32

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Flagg 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
FLK
🗽 NYSIIS
FA
🔊 Soundex
F402
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F L AE1 G
🌐 IPA
/flæg/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FLK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F420

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Flagg in Braille

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

The name Flagg in braille

How to sign the name Flagg using Sign Language

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

The name Flagg in sign language

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