Nagell

Nagell Meaning & Origin

About Nagell
The surname Nagell is of Norwegian origin and is derived from the Old Norse word "nagli," meaning "nail." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who was skilled in metalwork or carpentry. The name may have also been used to denote someone with long or prominent nails. Over time, the surname Nagell has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Nagell: 111
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 148,347
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
NJL
🔊 Soundex
N0204
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N AE1 G AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/nagell*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('NJL', 'NKL')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
N240

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Nagell in Braille

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

The name Nagell in braille

How to sign the name Nagell using Sign Language

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

The name Nagell in sign language

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