About Tangel
The surname Tangel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "tangel," meaning "thorn" or "prickle." It is likely that the surname was originally a nickname given to someone who had a prickly or thorny personality or perhaps referred to someone who lived near a thorny area or had a profession related to thorns, such as a gardener or a gatherer of thorny plants.
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The surname Tangel is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Tangel based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Tangel in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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