Priegel

Priegel Meaning & Origin

About Priegel
The surname Priegel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "briegel," meaning "small bridge." It is a topographic surname that likely originated as a locational name for someone who lived near or worked on a small bridge. The name may have also been given to someone who lived near a bridge-like structure or had a bridge as a distinguishing feature on their property. Over time, the surname Priegel has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Priegel: 114
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 145,220
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Priegel 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

📇 Metaphone
PRJL
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P60204
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P R IY1 G AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/priegel*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRJL', 'PRKL')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P624

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Priegel in Braille

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

The name Priegel in braille

How to sign the name Priegel using Sign Language

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

The name Priegel in sign language

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