About Geiger
The surname Geiger is of German origin and is derived from the occupational name "Geiger," meaning "fiddler" or "violinist." It is derived from the Middle High German word "geige," which refers to a musical instrument similar to a violin. The name likely originated as a nickname for someone who played the instrument or worked as a musician. Over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.
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The surname Geiger is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Geiger 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 Geiger is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Geiger in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Geiger using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.