Dentel

Dentel Meaning & Origin

About Dentel
The surname Dentel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "dentel," meaning "tooth." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who had prominent or distinctive teeth. The name may have been given to individuals who worked as dentists or had some association with dental care. Over time, the surname Dentel has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Dentel: 270
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 72,105
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TNTL
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D05304
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D EH1 N T AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/dentel*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TNTL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D534

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Dentel in Braille

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

The name Dentel in braille

How to sign the name Dentel using Sign Language

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

The name Dentel in sign language

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