Bangel

Bangel Meaning & Origin

About Bangel
The surname Bangel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "bangel," meaning "fright" or "terror." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was easily scared or prone to fear. The name may have been given to individuals who displayed timid or anxious behavior, or it could have been used ironically to describe someone who appeared fearless but was actually easily frightened. Over time, the surname Bangel became hereditary and passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Bangel: 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 Bangel 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 Bangel is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PNJL
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B05204
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B AE1 NG G AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/bangel*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PNJL', 'PNKL')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B524

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bangel in Braille

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

The name Bangel in braille

How to sign the name Bangel using Sign Language

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

The name Bangel in sign language

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