Hufnagel

Hufnagel Meaning & Origin

About Hufnagel
The surname Hufnagel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "hufnagel," meaning "horse nail." It was originally an occupational name for a blacksmith or farrier who specialized in making and fitting horseshoes. The name Hufnagel is relatively common in German-speaking regions and is often associated with individuals who had expertise in working with horses.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Hufnagel: 1,641
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 17,258
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.56

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
HFNJL
🗽 NYSIIS
HA
🔊 Soundex
H0150204
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH AH1 F N EY2 G AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈhəfˌneɪgəl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HFNJL', 'HFNKL')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H152

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Hufnagel in Braille

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

The name Hufnagel in braille

How to sign the name Hufnagel using Sign Language

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

The name Hufnagel in sign language

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