Smiga

Smiga Meaning & Origin

About Smiga
The surname Smiga is of Polish origin and is derived from the word "smigać," which means "to glide" or "to slide." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who was known for their smooth or graceful movements. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, and individuals with the surname Smiga can be found primarily in Poland and among Polish diaspora communities.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Smiga: 119
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 140,157
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SMK
🗽 NYSIIS
SNA
🔊 Soundex
S5020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S M IY1 G AH0
🌐 IPA
/smiga*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SMK', 'XMK')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Smiga in Braille

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

The name Smiga in braille

How to sign the name Smiga using Sign Language

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

The name Smiga in sign language

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