Zeigler

Zeigler Meaning & Origin

About Zeigler
The surname Zeigler is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "ziegel," meaning "brick." It is an occupational surname that was given to individuals who worked as bricklayers or were involved in the brick-making industry. The name Zeigler signifies a person's ancestral connection to this profession and their involvement in the construction or production of bricks.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Zeigler: 13,135
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 2,742
  • Frequency per 100k people: 4.45

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SKLR
🗽 NYSIIS
ZSA
🔊 Soundex
Z02406
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
Z AY1 G AH0 L ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈzaɪgələr/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SKLR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Z246

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Zeigler in Braille

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

The name Zeigler in braille

How to sign the name Zeigler using Sign Language

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

The name Zeigler in sign language

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