Edgell

Edgell Meaning & Origin

About Edgell
The surname Edgell is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "ecg" meaning "edge" or "sword." It is a topographic surname given to someone who lived near an edge or boundary, such as a cliff or a border. It may also have been a nickname for someone who was sharp or cutting in nature. Overall, the surname Edgell signifies a geographical or personal characteristic related to an edge or sharpness.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Edgell: 2,311
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 13,221
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.78

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Edgell 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
AJL
🗽 NYSIIS
EA
🔊 Soundex
E3204
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
EH1 JH AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈɛʤəl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AJL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
E324

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Edgell in Braille

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

The name Edgell in braille

How to sign the name Edgell using Sign Language

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

The name Edgell in sign language

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