Bittel

Bittel Meaning & Origin

About Bittel
The surname Bittel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "bittel," meaning "prayer" or "supplication." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was particularly pious or devout, or possibly as an occupational name for someone who worked as a prayer leader or in a religious capacity. The name Bittel may also have Jewish origins, derived from the Yiddish word "bittel," meaning "request" or "petition." Overall, the surname Bittel is associated with religious devotion or prayerful qualities.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Bittel: 508
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 42640
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.17

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Bittel based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PTL
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B0304
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B IH1 T AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈbɪtəl/
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('PTL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B340

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bittel in Braille

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

The name Bittel in braille

How to sign the name Bittel using Sign Language

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

The name Bittel in sign language

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