Zieg

Zieg Meaning & Origin

About Zieg
The surname Zieg is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "ziege," 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 individuals who were goat herders, goat farmers, or had some association with goats in their profession or livelihood. Over time, the surname Zieg has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Zieg: 397
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 52,267
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.13

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

Pronunciation

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

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Zieg in Braille

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

The name Zieg in braille

How to sign the name Zieg using Sign Language

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

The name Zieg in sign language

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