Zeig

Zeig Meaning & Origin

About Zeig
The surname Zeig is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "zeige," meaning "goat." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked with or owned goats. The name may have been given to goat herders, goat farmers, or individuals who had a goat-like appearance or characteristics. Over time, the surname Zeig has evolved and may have variations in spelling and pronunciation.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Zeig: 177
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 101,737
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SK
🗽 NYSIIS
ZSA
🔊 Soundex
Z020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
Z IY1 G
🌐 IPA
/zeig*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Z200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Zeig in Braille

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

The name Zeig in braille

How to sign the name Zeig using Sign Language

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

The name Zeig in sign language

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