Buckels

Buckels Meaning & Origin

About Buckels
The surname Buckels is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "bokel," meaning "buckle." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who made or sold buckles. The name may have also been given to someone who wore a distinctive buckle as a status symbol or as a sign of office. Over time, the surname Buckels has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Buckels: 454
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 46,811
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.15

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PKLS
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B02042
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B AH1 K AH0 L Z
🌐 IPA
/ˈbəkəlz/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PKLS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B242

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Buckels in Braille

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

The name Buckels in braille

How to sign the name Buckels using Sign Language

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

The name Buckels in sign language

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