Geiger

Meaning

One who plays the fiddle or violin.

Etymology

Derived from Middle High German 'geige' (fiddle, violin) with the agent suffix '-er.' The surname originated as an occupational name for a musician or fiddle player.

About the Geiger Surname

A German occupational surname indicating a fiddle or violin player. The name is historically associated with musicians and is famously borne by physicist Hans Geiger.

Distribution

Found throughout German-speaking regions and German-American communities worldwide.

Notable Bearers

Hans Geiger (German physicist, Geiger counter inventor)

People with the Geiger Surname