Ilg

Ilg Meaning & Origin

About Ilg
The surname Ilg is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "ilge," meaning "eel." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who had a resemblance to or characteristics associated with an eel, such as being agile or slippery. The surname Ilg is relatively rare and is primarily found in Germany and Switzerland.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Ilg: 704
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 32,632
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.24

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ALK
🗽 NYSIIS
IA
🔊 Soundex
I420
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
IH1 L G
🌐 IPA
/ɪlg/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ALK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
I420

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ilg in Braille

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

The name Ilg in braille

How to sign the name Ilg using Sign Language

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

The name Ilg in sign language

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