Fiegel

Fiegel Meaning & Origin

About Fiegel
The surname Fiegel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "vigel," meaning "bird." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who had bird-like characteristics or behavior. The name may have also been given to someone who worked with or had a connection to birds, such as a bird catcher or falconer. Over time, the surname Fiegel has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Fiegel: 708
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 32,485
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.24

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FJL
🗽 NYSIIS
FA
🔊 Soundex
F0204
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F IY1 G AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈfigəl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FJL', 'FKL')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F240

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Fiegel in Braille

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

The name Fiegel in braille

How to sign the name Fiegel using Sign Language

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

The name Fiegel in sign language

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