Zengel

Zengel Meaning & Origin

About Zengel
The surname Zengel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "zengel," meaning "whip" or "lash." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone who made or used whips. Over time, the surname Zengel may have also been adopted by individuals who displayed characteristics associated with a whip, such as being strict or authoritative.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Zengel: 304
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 65,244
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.1

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SNJL
🗽 NYSIIS
ZSA
🔊 Soundex
Z05204
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
Z EH1 N JH AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/zengel*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SNJL', 'SNKL')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Z524

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Zengel in Braille

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

The name Zengel in braille

How to sign the name Zengel using Sign Language

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

The name Zengel in sign language

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