Schleigh

Schleigh Meaning & Origin

About Schleigh
The surname Schleigh is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schleiche," meaning "to creep" or "to crawl." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who moved in a slow or stealthy manner. Over time, this nickname likely evolved into a hereditary surname, passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Schleigh can be found primarily in Germany and the United States.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Schleigh: 236
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 80,419
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XL
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S204020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH L AY1
🌐 IPA
/schleigh*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XL', 'SL')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S242

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Schleigh in Braille

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

The name Schleigh in braille

How to sign the name Schleigh using Sign Language

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

The name Schleigh in sign language

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