Gurgel

Gurgel Meaning & Origin

About Gurgel
The surname Gurgel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "gurgele," meaning "throat" or "gullet." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone with a distinctive throat or voice. Over time, the surname Gurgel has evolved and spread to various regions, including Brazil, where it is also found.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gurgel: 289
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 68,122
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.1

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

Pronunciation

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

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gurgel in Braille

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

The name Gurgel in braille

How to sign the name Gurgel using Sign Language

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

The name Gurgel in sign language

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