Sigh

Sigh Meaning & Origin

About Sigh
The surname Sigh is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "sige," meaning "victory." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of someone named Sigh. The name may have been given to individuals who were associated with victory or who achieved notable successes. Over time, variations of the surname Sigh have emerged, such as Sighs or Sighes, but the underlying meaning remains connected to triumph and accomplishment.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Sigh: 202
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 91,221
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
S
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S AY1
🌐 IPA
/saɪ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('S', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Sigh in Braille

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

The name Sigh in braille

How to sign the name Sigh using Sign Language

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

The name Sigh in sign language

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