Gieger

Gieger Meaning & Origin

About Gieger
The surname Gieger is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "giger," meaning "fiddler" or "violinist." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who played the fiddle or violin professionally. Over time, the spelling of the name may have evolved, resulting in variations such as Geiger or Geijer.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gieger: 493
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 43,732
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.17

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gieger 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
KJR
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G0206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G IY1 G ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈgigər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KJR', 'JKR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G260

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gieger in Braille

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

The name Gieger in braille

How to sign the name Gieger using Sign Language

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

The name Gieger in sign language

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