Ige

Ige Meaning & Origin

About Ige
The surname Ige is of Yoruba origin and is commonly found among the Yoruba people of Nigeria. It is derived from the Yoruba word "igè," which means "to ascend" or "to rise." The name is often associated with individuals who are ambitious, determined, and have a strong desire for success. It can also be interpreted as representing someone who has overcome challenges or obstacles in their life and has risen above them.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Ige: 780
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 30076
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.26

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Ige 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 Ige is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AJ
🗽 NYSIIS
IA
🔊 Soundex
I200
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AY1 JH
🌐 IPA
/aɪʤ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AJ', 'AK')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
I200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ige in Braille

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

The name Ige in braille

How to sign the name Ige using Sign Language

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

The name Ige in sign language

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