Irgang

Irgang Meaning & Origin

About Irgang
The surname Irgang is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "irgen," meaning "to wander" or "to travel." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who was a traveler or a wanderer. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, and individuals with the surname Irgang are likely to have ancestors who were known for their wandering or traveling nature.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Irgang: 153
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 114,424
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ARKNK
🗽 NYSIIS
IA
🔊 Soundex
I62052
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
ER1 G AH0 NG
🌐 IPA
/irgang*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ARKNK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
I625

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Irgang in Braille

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

The name Irgang in braille

How to sign the name Irgang using Sign Language

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

The name Irgang in sign language

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