Weigl

Weigl Meaning & Origin

About Weigl
The surname Weigl is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "wīgel," meaning "wagon" or "cart." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked with or owned wagons or carts. Over time, the surname Weigl became hereditary and passed down through generations, signifying a family's association with this occupation.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Weigl: 356
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 57,234
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.12

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AKL
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W024
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W IY1 G AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈwigəl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AKL', 'FKL')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W240

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Weigl in Braille

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

The name Weigl in braille

How to sign the name Weigl using Sign Language

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

The name Weigl in sign language

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