Ortegel
Ortegel Meaning & Origin
About Ortegel
The surname Ortegel is of German origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "ort," meaning "place" or "location," and "egel," which refers to a hedgehog. Therefore, the meaning of the surname Ortegel can be interpreted as "place of the hedgehog" or "location associated with hedgehogs." It is likely that the surname originated as a nickname for someone who lived near a place where hedgehogs were abundant or had some connection to hedgehogs.
Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Ortegel is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Ortegel: 100
- Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
- Ranking: 160975
- Frequency per 100k people: 0.03
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Ortegel based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Pronunciation
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Ortegel in Braille
Here's how to represent Ortegel in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Ortegel using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Ortegel using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
