Fassel

Fassel Meaning & Origin

About Fassel
The surname Fassel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "vazal," meaning "vassal" or "servant." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to individuals who worked as servants or vassals in medieval times. Over time, the surname Fassel may have been adopted by families who were descendants of these servants or vassals, or it could have been given to individuals who displayed characteristics associated with the role of a vassal, such as loyalty or servitude.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Fassel: 236
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 80,419
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FSL
🗽 NYSIIS
FA
🔊 Soundex
F0204
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F AE1 S AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/fassel*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FSL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F240

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Fassel in Braille

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

The name Fassel in braille

How to sign the name Fassel using Sign Language

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

The name Fassel in sign language

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