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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The surname Egel is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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.
Here's how to represent Egel in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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.