Betzel

Betzel Meaning & Origin

About Betzel
The surname Betzel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "betzel," meaning "pretzel." It is an occupational surname that likely originated from someone who made or sold pretzels. The name may have also been given to someone who had a physical resemblance to a pretzel or had a twisted or contorted personality. Overall, the surname Betzel is associated with the pretzel-making trade and is a testament to the historical significance of this popular baked good in German culture.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Betzel: 191
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 95,545
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PTSL
🗽 NYSIIS
BASA
🔊 Soundex
B03204
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B EH1 T S AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/betzel*/
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('PTSL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B324

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Betzel in Braille

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

The name Betzel in braille

How to sign the name Betzel using Sign Language

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

The name Betzel in sign language

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