Neigel

Neigel Meaning & Origin

About Neigel
The surname Neigel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "nigel," meaning "needle." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone who worked as a tailor or a seamstress. The name may have also been given to someone who was known for their fine needlework or precision in sewing.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Neigel: 238
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 79,846
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
NJL
🔊 Soundex
N0204
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N IY1 G AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/neigel*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('NJL', 'NKL')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
N240

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Neigel in Braille

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

The name Neigel in braille

How to sign the name Neigel using Sign Language

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

The name Neigel in sign language

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