Begel

Begel Meaning & Origin

About Begel
The surname Begel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "begel," meaning "bow" or "arch." It is believed to have originated as an occupational name for someone who made or used bows, or possibly as a nickname for someone with a bow-shaped physical feature. The surname Begel is relatively rare and can be found primarily in Germany and the surrounding regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Begel: 105
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 154,907
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PJL
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B0204
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B EY1 G AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈbeɪgəl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PJL', 'PKL')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B240

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Begel in Braille

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

The name Begel in braille

How to sign the name Begel using Sign Language

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

The name Begel in sign language

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