SEGEL
Segel Surname
Segel is a British surname with origins in the Jewish community. This surname derives from the German and Yiddish word 'segel,' which means 'sail' in English. The bearer of the Segel surname may have been a sailmaker, a sailor, or someone who lived near a sail-making operation.
The use of surnames became more common within Jewish communities in Europe during the late Middle Ages, as local rulers mandated the adoption of fixed family names for taxation and administrative purposes. Jewish communities often chose surnames based on occupations, personal characteristics, or locations.
Today, individuals with the surname Segel can be found across the United Kingdom and other parts of the world. Notable bearers of the Segel surname include individuals in the fields of arts, academia, business, and other diverse professions. The surname Segel contributes to the rich tapestry of British surnames and reflects the multicultural heritage of the nation.
There are approximately 25 people named Segel in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Fewer than one in a million people in Britain are named Segel.