Eigel

Eigel Meaning & Origin

About Eigel
The surname Eigel 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 spiky hair. The surname Eigel is relatively rare and can be found primarily in Germany and other German-speaking regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Eigel: 176
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 102,197
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AJL
🗽 NYSIIS
EA
🔊 Soundex
E0204
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AY1 G AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/eigel*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AJL', 'AKL')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
E240

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Eigel in Braille

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

The name Eigel in braille

How to sign the name Eigel using Sign Language

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

The name Eigel in sign language

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