Igl

Igl Meaning & Origin

About Igl
The surname Igl is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "igel," meaning "hedgehog." It is a topographic surname given to someone who lived near a place where hedgehogs were found or a nickname for someone who resembled a hedgehog in some way. The name may also have been used as a symbol of protection or defense.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Igl: 211
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 88020
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

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

Pronunciation

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

Accessibility & Communication

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