Hengl

Hengl Meaning & Origin

About Hengl
The surname Hengl is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "hengel," meaning "handle" or "hinge." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked as a blacksmith or a carpenter, indicating their skill in crafting handles or hinges. Over time, the surname Hengl became hereditary and passed down through generations, representing the family's ancestral connection to these trades.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Hengl: 106
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 153,769
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Hengl 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
HNKL
🗽 NYSIIS
HA
🔊 Soundex
H0524
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH EH1 NG G AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/hengl*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HNKL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H524

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Hengl in Braille

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

The name Hengl in braille

How to sign the name Hengl using Sign Language

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

The name Hengl in sign language

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