Segel

Segel Meaning & Origin

About Segel
The surname Segel is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "segel," meaning "sail." It is believed to have originated as an occupational name for someone involved in the sail-making trade or a sailor. The name may also have been given to someone who had a connection to the sea or exhibited qualities associated with sailing, such as being adventurous or free-spirited.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Segel: 562
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 39164
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.19

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

Pronunciation

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

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Segel in Braille

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

The name Segel in braille

How to sign the name Segel using Sign Language

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

The name Segel in sign language

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