About Eckel
The surname Eckel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "ecke," meaning "corner" or "edge." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who lived near a corner or an edge of a village or property. The name Eckel may also have been given to someone who worked as a carpenter or a builder, as they would often work with corners and edges in their trade.
The surname Eckel is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Eckel based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Eckel in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Eckel using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.