Dotzel

Dotzel Meaning & Origin

About Dotzel
The surname Dotzel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "dotzel," meaning "foolish" or "simple-minded." It is believed to have originally been a nickname given to someone who was perceived as being naive or lacking intelligence. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, and individuals with the surname Dotzel can be found primarily in Germany and other German-speaking regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Dotzel: 135
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 126,765
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TTSL
🗽 NYSIIS
DASA
🔊 Soundex
D03204
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D AA1 T Z AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/dotzel*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TTSL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D324

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Dotzel in Braille

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

The name Dotzel in braille

How to sign the name Dotzel using Sign Language

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

The name Dotzel in sign language

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