Ragel

Ragel Meaning & Origin

About Ragel
The surname Ragel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "ragel," meaning "rake." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who worked as a rake maker or used rakes in their profession. The name may have also been used as a nickname for someone who had a physical resemblance to a rake or possessed qualities associated with it, such as being thin or having a slender build.

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πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Ragel: 188
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 96,799
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
RJL
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
RA
πŸ”Š Soundex
R0204
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
R EY1 G AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈreΙͺgΙ™l/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('RJL', 'RKL')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R240

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ragel in Braille

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

The name Ragel in braille

How to sign the name Ragel using Sign Language

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

The name Ragel in sign language

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