Bentel

Bentel Meaning & Origin

About Bentel
The surname Bentel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "bentel," meaning "bent" or "curved." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone with a bent or crooked physical feature, or possibly as an occupational name for a cooper or barrel maker, as barrels were often made from bent or curved wood. Over time, the surname Bentel has evolved and spread to various regions, including the United States, where it continues to be used today.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Bentel: 218
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 85,659
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PNTL
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B05304
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B EH1 N T AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/bentel*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PNTL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B534

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bentel in Braille

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

The name Bentel in braille

How to sign the name Bentel using Sign Language

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

The name Bentel in sign language

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