Sprengel

Sprengel Meaning & Origin

About Sprengel
The surname Sprengel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "sprengen," meaning "to burst" or "to explode." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone who worked with explosives or was involved in blasting rocks or mining. Over time, the surname Sprengel may have also been adopted by families living near areas where explosions or blasting activities were common.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Sprengel: 194
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 94,311
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SPRNJL
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S1605204
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S P R EH1 NG G AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/sprengel*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SPRNJL', 'SPRNKL')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S165

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Sprengel in Braille

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

The name Sprengel in braille

How to sign the name Sprengel using Sign Language

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

The name Sprengel in sign language

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