Agel

Agel Meaning & Origin

About Agel
The surname Agel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "agel," meaning "awl" or "needle." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked as a tailor or a shoemaker. The name may have been given to individuals who were skilled in using an awl or needle in their trade. Over time, the surname Agel has evolved and spread to different regions, often with variations in spelling.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Agel: 142
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 121,590
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Ranking information for the surname Agel is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AJL
🗽 NYSIIS
A
🔊 Soundex
A204
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
EY1 JH AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/agel*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AJL', 'AKL')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A240

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Agel in Braille

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

The name Agel in braille

How to sign the name Agel using Sign Language

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

The name Agel in sign language

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