Kaegi

Kaegi Meaning & Origin

About Kaegi
The surname Kaegi is of Swiss-German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kege," meaning "keg" or "barrel." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked as a cooper or barrel maker. The name may have also been given to someone who lived near a keg or barrel-shaped landmark. Over time, the surname Kaegi has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kaegi: 252
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 76,275
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kaegi 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
KJ
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K EH1 JH IY0
🌐 IPA
/kaegi*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KJ', 'KK')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kaegi in Braille

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

The name Kaegi in braille

How to sign the name Kaegi using Sign Language

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

The name Kaegi in sign language

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