Bengel

Bengel Meaning & Origin

About Bengel
The surname Bengel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "bengel," meaning "stick" or "rod." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who was tall, thin, or perhaps even a shepherd who used a stick or rod to guide their flock. Over time, the surname Bengel became hereditary and passed down through generations, eventually becoming a family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Bengel: 586
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 37,899
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.2

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PNJL
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B05204
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B EH1 NG G AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈbɛŋgəl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PNJL', 'PNKL')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B524

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bengel in Braille

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

The name Bengel in braille

How to sign the name Bengel using Sign Language

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

The name Bengel in sign language

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