Selig

Selig Meaning & Origin

About Selig
The surname Selig is of German and Jewish origin. It is derived from the German word "selig," meaning "blessed" or "holy." In Jewish tradition, the name is often associated with the Hebrew word "shelichah," meaning "messenger" or "emissary." The surname Selig is typically used to denote a person who is considered blessed or holy, or someone who is seen as a messenger or representative of a higher power.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Selig: 2,020
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 14,712
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.68

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SLK
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S0402
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S EH1 L IH0 G
🌐 IPA
/ˈsɛlɪg/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SLK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S420

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Selig in Braille

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

The name Selig in braille

How to sign the name Selig using Sign Language

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

The name Selig in sign language

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