Bortel

Bortel Meaning & Origin

About Bortel
The surname Bortel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "bortel," meaning "cloak" or "cape." It is believed to have originally been a occupational name for someone who made or sold cloaks or capes. Over time, the surname Bortel may have also been used as a nickname for someone who frequently wore a cloak or cape.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Bortel: 235
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 80,678
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Bortel 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
PRTL
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B06304
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B AO1 R T EH2 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈbɔrˌtɛl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRTL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B634

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bortel in Braille

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

The name Bortel in braille

How to sign the name Bortel using Sign Language

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

The name Bortel in sign language

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