Angels

Angels Meaning & Origin

About Angels
The surname Angels is derived from the Old English word "angel," which means "messenger" or "messenger of God." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was considered to be angelic or had a gentle and kind nature. The surname Angels may also have been given to someone who had a connection to the church or performed duties similar to that of an angel, such as a church official or a servant. Overall, the surname Angels signifies a person who is associated with spirituality, kindness, or a divine messenger.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Angels: 128
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 132,206
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Angels 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 Angels is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ANJLS
🗽 NYSIIS
A
🔊 Soundex
A52042
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
EY1 N JH AH0 L Z
🌐 IPA
/ˈeɪnʤəlz/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ANJLS', 'ANKLS')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A524

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Angels in Braille

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

The name Angels in braille

How to sign the name Angels using Sign Language

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

The name Angels in sign language

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