Egeler

Egeler Meaning & Origin

About Egeler
The surname Egeler is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "egel," meaning "hedgehog." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who had characteristics associated with a hedgehog, such as being quick or prickly. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname and has been passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Egeler: 339
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 59,603
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.11

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Egeler 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
AJLR
🗽 NYSIIS
EA
🔊 Soundex
E20406
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
EH1 G AH0 L ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈɛgələr/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AJLR', 'AKLR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
E246

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Egeler in Braille

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

The name Egeler in braille

How to sign the name Egeler using Sign Language

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

The name Egeler in sign language

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