Gangel

Gangel Meaning & Origin

About Gangel
The surname Gangel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "gangel," meaning "to walk" or "to go." It is believed to have originated as an occupational name for someone who worked as a walker or a go-between. The name may have also been used to describe someone who was known for their mobility or agility. Over time, the surname Gangel has evolved and spread to different regions, often with variations in spelling.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gangel: 217
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 86,005
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KNJL
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G05204
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G AE1 N JH AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/gangel*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KNJL', 'KNKL')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G524

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gangel in Braille

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

The name Gangel in braille

How to sign the name Gangel using Sign Language

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

The name Gangel in sign language

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