Essel

Essel Meaning & Origin

About Essel
The surname Essel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "essel," meaning "donkey." It is believed to have originally been a nickname given to someone who had donkey-like characteristics or behavior. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, and individuals with the surname Essel can be found in various parts of Germany.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Essel: 238
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 79,846
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ASL
🗽 NYSIIS
EA
🔊 Soundex
E204
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
EH1 S AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/essel*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ASL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
E240

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Essel in Braille

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

The name Essel in braille

How to sign the name Essel using Sign Language

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

The name Essel in sign language

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