Kagel

Kagel Meaning & Origin

About Kagel
The surname Kagel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kagel," meaning "cage" or "enclosure." It is believed to have originally been a topographic name for someone who lived near a cage or enclosure, or it could have been an occupational name for someone who made or used cages. The name Kagel may also have Jewish origins, with variations such as Kagan or Kaganovitch, which were used to denote a title of respect for a community leader or a descendant of a priestly family.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kagel: 589
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 37735
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.2

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kagel based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KJL
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K0204
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K EY1 G AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈkeɪgəl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KJL', 'KKL')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K240

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kagel in Braille

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

The name Kagel in braille

How to sign the name Kagel using Sign Language

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

The name Kagel in sign language

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