Reisig

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English

Etymology

From the German surname, from the adjective meaning "sprightly, tall" (see below). Compare Reiser.

Proper noun

Reisig (plural Reisigs)

  1. A surname.

Statistics

  • According to the 2010 United States Census, Reisig is the 30767th most common surname in the United States, belonging to 757 individuals. Reisig is most common among White (97.36%) individuals.

German

Etymology

From Middle High German rīsech, from Old High German rīsahi. Compare Reis n (“shoot of plant”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): (standard)
  • IPA(key): (common form in southern Germany, Austria, and Switzerland)
  • Hyphenation: Rei‧sig
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  • Audio (Austria):(file)

Noun

Reisig n (strong, genitive Reisigs, no plural)

  1. brushwood

Declension

Declension of Reisig
singular
indef. def. noun
nominative ein das Reisig
genitive eines des Reisigs
dative einem dem Reisig
accusative ein das Reisig

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