Sigel

Sigel Meaning & Origin

About Sigel
The surname Sigel is of German origin and has multiple possible meanings. It is derived from the Middle High German word "sigel," meaning "seal" or "signet." As a surname, Sigel could have been a occupational name for a seal maker or a nickname for someone who used a seal as a personal mark. Additionally, Sigel could also be a variant of the Jewish surname Segal, which is derived from the Hebrew word "segan," meaning "deputy" or "assistant." The exact meaning of the surname Sigel would depend on its specific origin and context.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Sigel: 1,339
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 19997
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.45

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SJL
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S0204
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S IH1 G AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈsɪgəl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SJL', 'SKL')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S240

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Sigel in Braille

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

The name Sigel in braille

How to sign the name Sigel using Sign Language

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

The name Sigel in sign language

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