Etchells

Etchells Meaning & Origin

About Etchells
The surname Etchells is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "ecgels," meaning "edge of a sword" or "sharp edge." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was skilled in using or making sharp-edged tools or weapons. Over time, the name evolved into Etchells, and individuals with this surname can be found primarily in the regions of Lancashire and Cheshire in England.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Etchells: 309
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 64,388
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.1

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Etchells based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AXLS
🗽 NYSIIS
EA
🔊 Soundex
E32042
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
EH1 CH AH0 L Z
🌐 IPA
/etchells*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AXLS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
E324

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Etchells in Braille

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

The name Etchells in braille

How to sign the name Etchells using Sign Language

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

The name Etchells in sign language

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