Amsel

Amsel Meaning & Origin

About Amsel
The surname Amsel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "amsel," meaning "blackbird." It is a topographic or ornamental surname given to someone who lived near a place frequented by blackbirds or who had a connection to the bird. The blackbird is known for its melodious song, and the surname Amsel may have also been given to someone with a pleasant singing voice or a cheerful disposition.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Amsel: 344
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 58,876
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.12

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Amsel 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
AMSL
🗽 NYSIIS
ANA
🔊 Soundex
A5204
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AE1 M S AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/amsel*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AMSL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A524

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Amsel in Braille

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

The name Amsel in braille

How to sign the name Amsel using Sign Language

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

The name Amsel in sign language

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