Geigel

Geigel Meaning & Origin

About Geigel
The surname Geigel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "geige," meaning "fiddle" or "violin." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who played the violin or worked as a musician. Over time, the surname Geigel became hereditary and passed down through generations, often retaining its association with musical talent or profession.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Geigel: 392
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 52,851
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.13

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Geigel 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
KJL
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G0204
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G AY1 G AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/geigel*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KJL', 'JKL')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G240

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Geigel in Braille

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

The name Geigel in braille

How to sign the name Geigel using Sign Language

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

The name Geigel in sign language

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