Rygiel

Rygiel Meaning & Origin

About Rygiel
The surname Rygiel is of Polish origin and is derived from the word "rygiel," which means "bolt" or "bar" in Polish. It is a topographic or occupational surname that likely originated from someone who lived near or worked with bolts or bars. The name may have been given to blacksmiths, locksmiths, or individuals involved in the construction or maintenance of doors, gates, or other structures that required the use of bolts or bars.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Rygiel: 480
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 44,730
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.16

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Rygiel 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
RJL
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R0204
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R IH1 G IY0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈrɪˌgiəl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RJL', 'RKL')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R240

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Rygiel in Braille

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

The name Rygiel in braille

How to sign the name Rygiel using Sign Language

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

The name Rygiel in sign language

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