Zieger

Zieger Meaning & Origin

About Zieger
The surname Zieger is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "zieger," 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 particular affinity for goats. Over time, the surname Zieger has evolved and spread to various regions, becoming a relatively common surname in Germany and other German-speaking countries.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Zieger: 462
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 46,138
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.16

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Zieger based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SJR
🗽 NYSIIS
ZSA
🔊 Soundex
Z0206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
Z IY1 G ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈzigər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SJR', 'SKR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Z260

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Zieger in Braille

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

The name Zieger in braille

How to sign the name Zieger using Sign Language

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

The name Zieger in sign language

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