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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The surname Bechtel is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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.
Here's how to represent Bechtel in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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.