About Yagel
The surname Yagel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "jagel," meaning "hedgehog." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who either resembled a hedgehog in appearance or had characteristics associated with the animal, such as being solitary or prickly. The surname Yagel likely originated as a descriptive nickname and eventually became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.
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The surname Yagel is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Yagel 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 Yagel in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Yagel using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.