| ![Show Contents]() Kiger History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 Germany Early Origins of the Kiger familyThe surname Kiger was first found in Silesia, where the family gained a significant reputation for its contributions to the emerging mediaeval society. As an occupational name, the name was derived from the German word "dial" which means "copper." The German word "kufe" means "Barrel" and as such, the name is a cognitive of the English name "Cooper." Alternatively, the name could have been a topographic name for someone who lived in a pine forest, derived from the German word "Kiefer" which means "pine." Early History of the Kiger familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Kiger research. Another 38 words (3 lines of text) covering the years 1265, 1293, 1381 and 1397 are included under the topic Early Kiger History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Kiger Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Kiefer, Kiefner, Kufer, Kufler, Kufner, Kuffner, Kaufner, Kief, Kifer, Kieffer, Kieferle, Kieferl, Kiferlin, Kiever, Kiver, Kiverle, Kiverli, Kieferli, Kiffer, Kyfer, Kyefer, Kyffer, Kyferle and many more. Early Notables of the Kiger familyMore information is included under the topic Early Kiger Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Kiger RankingIn the United States, the name Kiger is the 6,861st most popular surname with an estimated 4,974 people with that name. 1
 Kiger migration to the United States | + |
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Kiger Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Charles Kiger, aged 1, who landed in America, in 1893
- Emile Kiger, aged 9, who immigrated to America, in 1893
- Eugenie Kiger, aged 4, who landed in America, in 1893
- Maria Kiger, aged 21, who landed in America, in 1894
- Paul Kiger, aged 22, who immigrated to the United States, in 1894
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Kiger Settlers in United States in the 20th Century- Jeanne Kiger, aged 3, who immigrated to the United States from Hericourt, in 1905
- Ruben A. Kiger, aged 30, who immigrated to the United States, in 1907
- Lee Kiger, aged 28, who landed in America, in 1910
- Valentine Kiger, aged 20, who immigrated to America, in 1913
- Thomas R. Kiger, aged 45, who landed in America, in 1914
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| Contemporary Notables of the name Kiger (post 1700) | + |
- Lundy Kiger (1954-2023), American politician who served in the Oklahoma House of Representatives from the 3rd district from 2018 to 2020
- Robbie Crighton Kiger (b. 1973), American Young Artist Award winning actor
- Randi Kiger, American voice actress
- Susan Lynn Kiger (b. 1953), American model and actress
- Vaughn Kiger, American Democratic Party politician, Alternate Delegate to Democratic National Convention from West Virginia, 1972 2
- Marvin R. Kiger, American Republican politician, Mayor of Morgantown, West Virginia, 1939-40; Circuit Judge in West Virginia for the 17th Judicial Circuit 2
- James C. Kiger, American Democratic Party politician, Candidate in primary for Kentucky State House of Representatives 63rd District, 1975 2
- Mark Winston Kiger (b. 1980), retired Major League Baseball third baseman
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Kiger migration to the United States 
