Feeler

Feeler Meaning & Origin

About Feeler
The surname Feeler is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "vüeler," meaning "one who feels" or "one who touches." It is likely an occupational surname given to someone who worked as a feeler or a person who tested the quality or texture of materials by touch. The name may have also been used as a nickname for someone who was particularly sensitive or perceptive.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Feeler: 371
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 55,386
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.13

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FLR
🗽 NYSIIS
FA
🔊 Soundex
F0406
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F IY1 L ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈfilər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FLR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F460

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Feeler in Braille

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

The name Feeler in braille

How to sign the name Feeler using Sign Language

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

The name Feeler in sign language

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