Bechtel

Bechtel Meaning & Origin

About Bechtel
The surname Bechtel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "behte," meaning "to protect" or "to guard." It is a occupational surname that was originally given to someone who worked as a watchman or a guardian. Over time, the name Bechtel became a hereditary surname passed down through generations, and individuals with this surname are likely to have ancestors who held such occupations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Bechtel: 6,813
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 5,137
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.31

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

Ranking information for the surname Bechtel is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PKTL
🗽 NYSIIS
BACA
🔊 Soundex
B020304
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B EH2 K T EH1 L
🌐 IPA
/ˌbɛkˈtɛl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PKTL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B234

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bechtel in Braille

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

The name Bechtel in braille

How to sign the name Bechtel using Sign Language

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

The name Bechtel in sign language

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