Segall

Segall is a surname of Jewish origin that is found among Ashkenazi communities. It is one of several transliterations of a name that has appeared in historical records across Central and Eastern Europe and later in the Americas and Israel as families migrated and adopted local spellings. The spelling Segall is closely related to other forms such as Segal, Segel, and Seagal, reflecting variations in transliteration, language, and immigration records.

Etymology and origins of the name are not uniform across sources. In some accounts Segall is treated as a patronymic or occupational name, while in others it is viewed as a variant of Segal or Segel. The exact Hebrew or historical roots can differ depending on regional spelling practices and the evolution of family names over time.

Geographically, the surname Segall is most commonly found in the United States and Israel, with smaller communities in various European countries. Like many Jewish surnames, its distribution mirrors historical patterns of migration, assimilation, and the adoption of local orthographies.

Notable individuals bearing the surname Segall have been documented in diverse fields such as academia, the arts, and business, though no single figure defines the name's public presence. Variants and related surnames include Segal, Segel, Seagal, and Segell, among others. The different spellings reflect historical records, language shifts, and the broader practice of transliterating non-Latin names.