Seliger

Seliger Meaning & Origin

About Seliger
The surname Seliger is of German origin and has multiple possible meanings. One interpretation suggests that it is derived from the Middle High German word "selige," meaning "blessed" or "holy." This could indicate that the name was originally given to someone who was considered pious or devout. Another possibility is that Seliger is a habitational name derived from various places in Germany called Seligenstadt or Seligenberg, meaning "blessed town" or "blessed mountain." As with many surnames, the exact meaning and origin can vary depending on the specific family history.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Seliger: 450
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 47,186
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.15

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SLJR
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S040206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S EH1 L IH0 G ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈsɛlɪgər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SLJR', 'SLKR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S426

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Seliger in Braille

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

The name Seliger in braille

How to sign the name Seliger using Sign Language

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

The name Seliger in sign language

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