About Eckels
The surname Eckels is of German origin and is derived from the personal name Eckel, which itself is a diminutive form of the name Eckhard. The name Eckhard is composed of the elements "ecka," meaning "edge" or "corner," and "hard," meaning "brave" or "strong." Therefore, the surname Eckels can be interpreted to mean "son of Eckel" or "descendant of Eckhard," suggesting a family connection to someone who was known for their bravery or strength.
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The surname Eckels is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Eckels 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 Eckels in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Eckels using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.