Pagel

Pagel Meaning & Origin

About Pagel
The surname Pagel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "bagel" or "bagil," meaning "little bag." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who made or sold bags or pouches. Over time, the surname Pagel became hereditary and was passed down through generations, eventually becoming a family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Pagel: 5,043
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 6,697
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.71

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PJL
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P0204
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P AE1 G AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈpægəl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PJL', 'PKL')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P240

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Pagel in Braille

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

The name Pagel in braille

How to sign the name Pagel using Sign Language

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

The name Pagel in sign language

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