Igel

Igel Meaning & Origin

About Igel
The surname Igel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "igel," meaning "hedgehog." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who either resembled a hedgehog in appearance or had a prickly or defensive personality. The surname Igel is relatively rare and can be found primarily in Germany and other German-speaking regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Igel: 449
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 47,272
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.15

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AJL
🗽 NYSIIS
IA
🔊 Soundex
I204
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
IH1 G AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈɪgəl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AJL', 'AKL')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
I240

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Igel in Braille

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

The name Igel in braille

How to sign the name Igel using Sign Language

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

The name Igel in sign language

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