Egel

Egel Meaning & Origin

About Egel
The surname Egel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "egel," meaning "hedgehog." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who had characteristics or traits associated with a hedgehog, such as being quick, agile, or having a prickly nature. The surname Egel may have been given to individuals who displayed these qualities or had a physical resemblance to a hedgehog.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Egel: 170
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 105,079
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AJL
🗽 NYSIIS
EA
🔊 Soundex
E204
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
IY1 G AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/egel*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AJL', 'AKL')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
E240

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Egel in Braille

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

The name Egel in braille

How to sign the name Egel using Sign Language

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

The name Egel in sign language

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