Engell

Engell Meaning & Origin

About Engell
The surname Engell is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "engel," meaning "angel." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who had angelic qualities or was associated with angelic attributes. The name may have been given to individuals who were kind, gentle, or had a spiritual connection. Over time, the surname Engell has been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Engell: 237
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 80,131
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ANJL
🗽 NYSIIS
EA
🔊 Soundex
E5204
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
EH1 NG G AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/engell*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ANJL', 'ANKL')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
E524

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Engell in Braille

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

The name Engell in braille

How to sign the name Engell using Sign Language

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

The name Engell in sign language

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