Bisel

Bisel Meaning & Origin

About Bisel
The surname Bisel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "bisele," meaning "little piece" or "fragment." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was small in stature or had a diminutive build. The name may have also been used to describe someone who was considered to be a small part or fragment of a larger group or family. Over time, the surname Bisel has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Bisel: 673
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 33,810
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.23

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PSL
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B0204
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B IH1 S AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈbɪsəl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PSL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B240

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bisel in Braille

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

The name Bisel in braille

How to sign the name Bisel using Sign Language

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

The name Bisel in sign language

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