Figel

Figel Meaning & Origin

About Figel
The surname Figel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "vigel," meaning "fiddle" or "violin." It is an occupational surname that likely originated from someone who played or made fiddles or violins. The name Figel may have been given to individuals who were skilled musicians or involved in the trade of crafting musical instruments.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Figel: 452
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 47,006
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.15

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FJL
🗽 NYSIIS
FA
🔊 Soundex
F0204
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F IH1 G AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈfɪgəl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FJL', 'FKL')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F240

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Figel in Braille

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

The name Figel in braille

How to sign the name Figel using Sign Language

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

The name Figel in sign language

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