Degel

Degel Meaning & Origin

About Degel
The surname Degel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "degel," meaning "bowl" or "dish." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who made or sold bowls or dishes. The name may have also been given to someone who had a physical characteristic resembling a bowl or dish, such as a round face or a bald head. Over time, the surname Degel has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Degel: 201
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 91,625
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

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

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TJL
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D0204
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D EH1 JH AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/degel*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TJL', 'TKL')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D240

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Degel in Braille

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

The name Degel in braille

How to sign the name Degel using Sign Language

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

The name Degel in sign language

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