Beckel

Beckel Meaning & Origin

About Beckel
The surname Beckel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "bechel," meaning "bowl" or "cup." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who made or sold bowls or cups. Over time, individuals with the surname Beckel may have adopted it as their family name, passing it down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Beckel: 1,030
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 24,339
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.35

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Beckel 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 Beckel is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PKL
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B0204
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B EH1 K EH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈbɛkɛl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PKL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B240

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Beckel in Braille

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

The name Beckel in braille

How to sign the name Beckel using Sign Language

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

The name Beckel in sign language

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