Ziegel

Ziegel Meaning & Origin

About Ziegel
The surname Ziegel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "ziegel," meaning "brick." It is an occupational surname that likely originated from someone who worked with or made bricks. The name may have been given to individuals who were involved in the construction industry or who lived near a brick kiln. Over time, the surname Ziegel has been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Ziegel: 218
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 85,659
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Ziegel based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SJL
🗽 NYSIIS
ZSA
🔊 Soundex
Z0204
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
Z IY1 G AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ziegel*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SJL', 'SKL')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Z240

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ziegel in Braille

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

The name Ziegel in braille

How to sign the name Ziegel using Sign Language

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

The name Ziegel in sign language

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