Drell

Drell Meaning & Origin

About Drell
The surname Drell is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "drel," meaning "turn" or "twist." It is believed to have originated as an occupational name for someone who worked as a turner or a woodworker, specifically one who made objects by turning or twisting wood on a lathe. Over time, the surname Drell may have also been adopted by individuals who lived near a place with a similar name or had some association with turning or twisting activities.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Drell: 155
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 113,155
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TRL
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D604
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D R EH1 L
🌐 IPA
/drell*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TRL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D640

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Drell in Braille

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

The name Drell in braille

How to sign the name Drell using Sign Language

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

The name Drell in sign language

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