Fegel

Fegel Meaning & Origin

About Fegel
The surname Fegel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "vegel," meaning "bird." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who had bird-like qualities or characteristics, such as a graceful or agile nature. The surname Fegel may have been given to individuals who were skilled in bird-catching or had a particular affinity for birds. Over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Fegel: 138
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 124,548
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FJL
🗽 NYSIIS
FA
🔊 Soundex
F0204
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F EH1 G AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/fegel*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FJL', 'FKL')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F240

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Fegel in Braille

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

The name Fegel in braille

How to sign the name Fegel using Sign Language

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

The name Fegel in sign language

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