Sigrist

Sigrist Meaning & Origin

About Sigrist
The surname Sigrist is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "sig(e)rīst," meaning "sacristan" or "custodian of the church." It was originally an occupational name given to individuals who were responsible for the care and maintenance of the church, its sacred objects, and the performance of religious ceremonies. Over time, the surname Sigrist has become a hereditary surname passed down through generations, often indicating a family's historical association with the church or religious duties.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Sigrist: 928
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 26,313
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.31

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SKRST
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S026023
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S IH1 G R IH0 S T
🌐 IPA
/ˈsɪgrɪst/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SKRST', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S262

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Sigrist in Braille

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

The name Sigrist in braille

How to sign the name Sigrist using Sign Language

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

The name Sigrist in sign language

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