About Mangel
The surname Mangel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "mangel," meaning "deficiency" or "lack." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who was perceived as lacking in some way, either physically or in character. Over time, the surname Mangel may have been adopted by individuals who wanted to emphasize their own perceived shortcomings or as a form of self-deprecating humor.
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The surname Mangel is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Mangel 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 Mangel is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Mangel in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Mangel using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.