Eckl

Eckl Meaning & Origin

About Eckl
The surname Eckl is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "ecke," meaning "corner" or "nook." It is a topographic surname that likely originated as a locational name for someone who lived near or in a corner or nook, such as a corner of a field or a bend in a road. Alternatively, it could have been a nickname for someone who was known for being sharp or cunning, as "ecke" can also mean "sharp" or "pointed" in German.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Eckl: 461
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 46,219
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.16

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

Pronunciation

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AKL
🗽 NYSIIS
EA
🔊 Soundex
E240
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
EH1 K AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈɛkəl/
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('AKL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
E240

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Eckl in Braille

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

The name Eckl in braille

How to sign the name Eckl using Sign Language

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

The name Eckl in sign language

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