Reigel

Reigel Meaning & Origin

About Reigel
The surname Reigel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "reigel," meaning "ruler" or "governor." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who held a position of authority or power. Over time, individuals with the surname Reigel may have been descendants of rulers or governors, or they may have adopted the name due to their own positions of leadership within their communities.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Reigel: 1,070
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 23,675
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.36

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
RJL
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
RA
πŸ”Š Soundex
R0204
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
R AY1 G AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈraΙͺgΙ™l/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('RJL', 'RKL')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R240

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Reigel in Braille

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

The name Reigel in braille

How to sign the name Reigel using Sign Language

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

The name Reigel in sign language

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