Drechsler

Drechsler Meaning & Origin

About Drechsler
The surname Drechsler is of German origin and is derived from the occupation of a woodturner or lathe operator. The name is derived from the Middle High German word "drechseln," meaning "to turn" or "to shape on a lathe." It was a common occupational surname given to individuals who worked with wood, specifically in turning it on a lathe to create various objects such as furniture, utensils, or decorative items.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Drechsler: 803
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 29,422
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.27

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Drechsler based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TRKSLR
🗽 NYSIIS
DACA
🔊 Soundex
D60202406
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D R EH1 K S AH0 L ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈdrɛksələr/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TRKSLR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D624

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Drechsler in Braille

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

The name Drechsler in braille

How to sign the name Drechsler using Sign Language

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

The name Drechsler in sign language

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