Brenzel

Brenzel Meaning & Origin

About Brenzel
The surname Brenzel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "brenzel," meaning "to burn." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone involved in the production of charcoal or a person who worked with fire or flames. Over time, the surname Brenzel may have also been adopted by individuals living near a charcoal burner or someone with a fiery temperament.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Brenzel: 193
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 94,730
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PRNSL
🗽 NYSIIS
BASA
🔊 Soundex
B605204
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B R EH1 N Z AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/brenzel*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRNSL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B652

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Brenzel in Braille

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

The name Brenzel in braille

How to sign the name Brenzel using Sign Language

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

The name Brenzel in sign language

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