Schleiger

Schleiger Meaning & Origin

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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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Schleiger: 280
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 69,996
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

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.

Ranking information for the surname Schleiger is not currently available.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
XLKR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
SA
πŸ”Š Soundex
S2040206
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH L AY1 G ER0
🌐 IPA
/ΚƒΛˆlaΙͺgΙ™r/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('XLKR', 'SLKR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S242

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Schleiger in Braille

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

The name Schleiger in braille

How to sign the name Schleiger using Sign Language

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.

The name Schleiger in sign language

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