Magel

Magel Meaning & Origin

About Magel
The surname Magel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "magel," meaning "kinsman" or "relative." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify someone as the "son of Magel." The name Magel likely originated as a nickname or term of endearment for a close family member or relative. Over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Magel: 452
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 47,006
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.15

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MJL
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M0204
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AE1 G AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈmægəl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MJL', 'MKL')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M240

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Magel in Braille

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

The name Magel in braille

How to sign the name Magel using Sign Language

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

The name Magel in sign language

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