Geiger

Geiger Meaning & Origin

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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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Geiger: 22,039
  • Overall Popularity: 0.01%
  • Ranking: 1,634
  • Frequency per 100k people: 7.47

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.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KJR
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G0206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G AY1 G ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈgaɪgər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KJR', 'JKR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G260

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Geiger in Braille

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

The name Geiger in braille

How to sign the name Geiger using Sign Language

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.

The name Geiger in sign language

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