About Zegel
The surname Zegel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "segel," meaning "sail." It is believed to have originated as an occupational name for someone involved in the sail-making trade or someone who lived near a sailmaker. The name may also have been used as a nickname for a person with a swift or agile nature, comparing them to the movement of a sail. Overall, the surname Zegel is associated with occupations related to sail-making or individuals with characteristics reminiscent of a sail's movement.
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Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Zegel 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 Zegel in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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