Feigl

Feigl Meaning & Origin

About Feigl
The surname Feigl is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "veigele," meaning "finch." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who resembled or had characteristics associated with a finch, such as being small, agile, or having a pleasant singing voice. Over time, the surname Feigl became hereditary and passed down through generations, eventually becoming a family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Feigl: 227
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 82,908
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FKL
🗽 NYSIIS
FA
🔊 Soundex
F024
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F IY1 G AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/feigl*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FKL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F240

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Feigl in Braille

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

The name Feigl in braille

How to sign the name Feigl using Sign Language

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

The name Feigl in sign language

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