Hiegel

Hiegel Meaning & Origin

About Hiegel
The surname Hiegel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "higel," meaning "hedgehog." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who either resembled a hedgehog in appearance or had characteristics associated with the animal, such as being solitary or prickly. Over time, this nickname likely evolved into a hereditary surname, passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Hiegel: 414
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 50,467
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.14

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
HJL
🗽 NYSIIS
HA
🔊 Soundex
H0204
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH IY1 G AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈhigəl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HJL', 'HKL')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H240

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Hiegel in Braille

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

The name Hiegel in braille

How to sign the name Hiegel using Sign Language

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

The name Hiegel in sign language

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