Geigel

Meaning

One who plays the fiddle or makes fiddles.

Etymology

Derived from Middle High German 'geige' (fiddle, violin) with a diminutive or agent suffix. The surname likely originated as an occupational name for a musician or instrument maker.

About the Geigel Surname

A German occupational surname derived from the word for fiddle or violin. The name indicates connection to music-making or instrument craftsmanship in medieval German communities.

Distribution

Found in German-speaking regions and German-American communities, particularly in Pennsylvania.

Notable Bearers

Limited historical documentation