Recknagel

Recknagel Meaning & Origin

About Recknagel
The surname Recknagel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "recke," meaning "warrior" or "knight," and "nagel," meaning "nail." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who was skilled in combat or had a strong and determined personality. Over time, the name Recknagel became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Recknagel: 264
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 73464
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Recknagel 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
RKNJL
🗽 NYSIIS
RANA
🔊 Soundex
R0250204
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R EH1 NG K AH0 G AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/recknagel*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RKNJL', 'RKNKL')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R252

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Recknagel in Braille

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

The name Recknagel in braille

How to sign the name Recknagel using Sign Language

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

The name Recknagel in sign language

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