Signal

Signal Meaning & Origin

About Signal
The surname Signal is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "signel," meaning a signal or sign. It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who was known for giving signals or signs, possibly in a military or communication context. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Signal can be found across the world, particularly in English-speaking countries.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Signal: 181
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 99845
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SNL
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S02504
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S IH1 G N AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈsɪgnəl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SNL', 'SKNL')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S254

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Signal in Braille

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

The name Signal in braille

How to sign the name Signal using Sign Language

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

The name Signal in sign language

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