Fogel

Fogel Meaning & Origin

About Fogel
The surname Fogel is of German and Ashkenazi Jewish origin. It is derived from the German word "Vogel," meaning "bird." The name likely originated as a nickname for someone who had bird-like qualities or characteristics, such as a beautiful singing voice or a light and agile nature. It may have also been given to someone who worked with or had a connection to birds, such as a bird catcher or a bird trainer. Over time, the surname Fogel became a hereditary family name passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Fogel: 4,973
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 6,784
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.69

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

Pronunciation

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

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Fogel in Braille

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

The name Fogel in braille

How to sign the name Fogel using Sign Language

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

The name Fogel in sign language

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