Zeiger

Zeiger Meaning & Origin

About Zeiger
The surname Zeiger is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "zeiger," meaning "pointer" or "indicator." It is an occupational surname typically given to someone who worked as a timekeeper or a person who pointed out or indicated something. The name may have also been given to someone who had a skill or talent for pointing or directing others.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Zeiger: 1,670
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 17,014
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.57

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SJR
🗽 NYSIIS
ZSA
🔊 Soundex
Z0206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
Z AY1 G ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈzaɪgər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SJR', 'SKR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Z260

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Zeiger in Braille

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

The name Zeiger in braille

How to sign the name Zeiger using Sign Language

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

The name Zeiger in sign language

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