Nagel

Nagel Meaning & Origin

About Nagel
The surname Nagel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "nagel," meaning "nail." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who worked as a nail maker or a blacksmith. The name may also have been used as a nickname for someone with long or prominent nails. Overall, the surname Nagel signifies a connection to the trade of nail making or a physical characteristic related to nails.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter

Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Nagel: 14,545
  • Overall Popularity: 0.01%
  • Ranking: 2480
  • Frequency per 100k people: 4.93

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
NJL
πŸ”Š Soundex
N0204
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
N EY1 G AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈneΙͺgΙ™l/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('NJL', 'NKL')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
N240

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Nagel in Braille

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

The name Nagel in braille

How to sign the name Nagel using Sign Language

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

The name Nagel in sign language

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