Eisel

Eisel Meaning & Origin

About Eisel
The surname Eisel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "eisel," meaning "donkey." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who had donkey-like characteristics or behavior. Over time, the surname Eisel became hereditary and was passed down through generations, eventually becoming a family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Eisel: 1,014
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 24,629
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.34

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ASL
🗽 NYSIIS
EA
🔊 Soundex
E0204
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AY1 S AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈaɪsəl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ASL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
E240

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Eisel in Braille

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

The name Eisel in braille

How to sign the name Eisel using Sign Language

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

The name Eisel in sign language

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