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.
The surname Igel is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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.
Here's how to represent Igel in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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.