Segal

Segal Meaning & Origin

About Segal
The surname Segal is of Jewish origin and is derived from the Hebrew word "segel," meaning "seal" or "signet." It is a descriptive surname that was often given to individuals who worked as seal makers or used seals in their profession. The name Segal can also be a variant of the surname Segall or Segel, which have similar meanings.

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📏 Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Segal: 7,972
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 4,451
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.7

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SKL
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S0204
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S IY1 G AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈsigəl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SKL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S240

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Segal in Braille

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

The name Segal in braille

How to sign the name Segal using Sign Language

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

The name Segal in sign language

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