Gergel

Gergel Meaning & Origin

About Gergel
The surname Gergel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "gergel," meaning "crane." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who worked as a crane operator or had some association with cranes. The crane, known for its grace and elegance, may have also been used as a nickname for someone who possessed these qualities.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gergel: 359
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 56836
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.12

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRJL
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G06204
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G ER1 G AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈgərgəl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRJL', 'JRKL')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G624

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gergel in Braille

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

The name Gergel in braille

How to sign the name Gergel using Sign Language

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

The name Gergel in sign language

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