Fogal

Fogal Meaning & Origin

About Fogal
The surname Fogal is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "vogel," meaning "bird." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who worked as a birdcatcher or a bird dealer. The name may have also been used as a nickname for someone who had bird-like qualities or characteristics. Overall, the surname Fogal is associated with the avian world and its various connotations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Fogal: 691
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 33,121
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.23

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Fogal based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FKL
🗽 NYSIIS
FA
🔊 Soundex
F0204
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F OW1 JH AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈfoʊʤəl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FKL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F240

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Fogal in Braille

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

The name Fogal in braille

How to sign the name Fogal using Sign Language

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

The name Fogal in sign language

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