Siegel

Siegel Meaning & Origin

About Siegel
The surname Siegel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "sigel," meaning "seal." It was originally an occupational name for someone who made or used seals, such as a seal engraver or a person who authenticated documents. The name Siegel may also have been given to someone who held a position of authority, as seals were often associated with power and authority in medieval times.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Siegel: 21,536
  • Overall Popularity: 0.01%
  • Ranking: 1,674
  • Frequency per 100k people: 7.3

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Siegel 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 Siegel 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 Siegel in Braille

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

The name Siegel in braille

How to sign the name Siegel using Sign Language

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

The name Siegel in sign language

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