Fechtel

Fechtel Meaning & Origin

About Fechtel
The surname Fechtel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "fehtel," meaning "little sword" or "dagger." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was skilled in fencing or swordsmanship. Over time, the surname Fechtel became a hereditary surname passed down through generations, often indicating a family's association with the martial arts or a warrior background.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Fechtel: 112
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 147,253
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Fechtel 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
FKTL
🗽 NYSIIS
FACA
🔊 Soundex
F020304
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F EH1 K T AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/fechtel*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FKTL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F234

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Fechtel in Braille

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

The name Fechtel in braille

How to sign the name Fechtel using Sign Language

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

The name Fechtel in sign language

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