Ringel

Ringel Meaning & Origin

About Ringel
The surname Ringel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "ringel," meaning "ring" or "curl." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone with curly hair or a jeweler who made or sold rings. The name may have also been given to someone who lived near a circular feature or had a round-shaped property. Over time, the surname Ringel has been adopted by various individuals and families, becoming a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Ringel: 1,110
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 23019
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.38

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RNJL
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R05204
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R IH1 NG G AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈrɪŋgəl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RNJL', 'RNKL')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R524

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ringel in Braille

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

The name Ringel in braille

How to sign the name Ringel using Sign Language

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

The name Ringel in sign language

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