Spengel

Spengel Meaning & Origin

About Spengel
The surname Spengel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "spenge," meaning "clasp" or "buckle." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who made or sold clasps or buckles. Over time, individuals with this surname may have adopted it as a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Spengel: 101
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 159712
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.03

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SPNJL
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S105204
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S P EH1 N JH AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/spengel*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SPNJL', 'SPNKL')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S152

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Spengel in Braille

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

The name Spengel in braille

How to sign the name Spengel using Sign Language

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

The name Spengel in sign language

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