Buckel

Buckel Meaning & Origin

About Buckel
The surname Buckel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "buckel," meaning "hump" or "hunchback." It was likely originally used as a nickname for someone with a physical characteristic such as a hump or a stooped posture. Over time, the surname Buckel became hereditary and passed down through generations, often losing its original literal meaning and becoming a simple family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Buckel: 761
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 30,630
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.26

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PKL
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B0204
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B AH1 K AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈbəkəl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PKL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B240

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Buckel in Braille

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

The name Buckel in braille

How to sign the name Buckel using Sign Language

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

The name Buckel in sign language

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