Benzel

Benzel Meaning & Origin

About Benzel
The surname Benzel is of German origin and is derived from the given name "Benedict," which means "blessed" in Latin. It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of a person named Benedict. Over time, the name Benzel has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a distinct surname associated with individuals and families of German heritage.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Benzel: 834
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 28,587
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.28

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PNSL
🗽 NYSIIS
BASA
🔊 Soundex
B05204
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B EH1 N Z AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈbɛnzəl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PNSL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B524

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Benzel in Braille

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

The name Benzel in braille

How to sign the name Benzel using Sign Language

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

The name Benzel in sign language

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