Wygal

Wygal Meaning & Origin

About Wygal
The surname Wygal is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Mac Uigil, meaning "son of Uigil." It is a patronymic surname, indicating descent from a male ancestor named Uigil. The name Uigil itself is believed to have originated from the Norse personal name Vigleikr, which means "battle play" or "battle sport." Over time, the name Mac Uigil evolved into Wygal, and individuals with this surname can trace their ancestry back to Scotland.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Wygal: 560
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 39,281
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.19

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AKL
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W0204
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W AY1 G AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈwaɪgəl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AKL', 'FKL')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W240

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wygal in Braille

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

The name Wygal in braille

How to sign the name Wygal using Sign Language

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

The name Wygal in sign language

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