About Schleiger
The surname Schleiger is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schleige," meaning "sledgehammer." It is an occupational surname that likely originated from someone who worked as a blacksmith or a metalworker, specifically one who used a sledgehammer in their trade. The name Schleiger signifies the ancestral occupation and is a testament to the family's historical connection to the metalworking profession.
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The surname Schleiger is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Schleiger based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Schleiger in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Schleiger using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.