Bechdel

Bechdel Meaning & Origin

About Bechdel
The surname Bechdel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "bechel," meaning "cup" or "goblet." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone who made or sold cups or goblets. Over time, the surname Bechdel has evolved and may have variations in spelling and pronunciation.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Bechdel: 214
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 86981
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Bechdel 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
PXTL
🗽 NYSIIS
BACA
🔊 Soundex
B020304
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B EH1 K D AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/bechdel*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PXTL', 'PKTL')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B234

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bechdel in Braille

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

The name Bechdel in braille

How to sign the name Bechdel using Sign Language

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

The name Bechdel in sign language

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