Kiger

Kiger Meaning & Origin

About Kiger
The surname Kiger is of German origin and is derived from the personal name "Kuno" or "Kunz," which was a short form of the name "Konrad." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who resembled a rabbit or hare, as "kiger" means "rabbit" in the German dialect. The name may have been given to someone who was swift or agile, or it could have been a nickname for a timid or shy person. Over time, the surname Kiger has evolved and spread to different regions, particularly in the United States.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kiger: 4,484
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 7,429
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.52

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KJR
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K0206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AY1 G ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈkaɪgər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KJR', 'KKR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K260

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kiger in Braille

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

The name Kiger in braille

How to sign the name Kiger using Sign Language

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

The name Kiger in sign language

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