Engels

Engels Meaning & Origin

About Engels
The surname Engels is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "engel," meaning "angel." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify someone as the "son of Engel." The name Engel itself was often given as a personal name, reflecting the belief in angels and their significance in Christian culture. As a surname, Engels may have been bestowed upon individuals who were considered to possess angelic qualities or were associated with angelic attributes. Today, the surname Engels is found predominantly in Germany and the Netherlands.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Engels: 3,213
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 10026
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.09

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ANJLS
🗽 NYSIIS
EA
🔊 Soundex
E52042
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
EH1 NG G AH0 L Z
🌐 IPA
/ˈɛŋgəlz/
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('ANJLS', 'ANKLS')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
E524

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Engels in Braille

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

The name Engels in braille

How to sign the name Engels using Sign Language

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

The name Engels in sign language

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