Fehnel

Fehnel Meaning & Origin

About Fehnel
The surname Fehnel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "völnel," meaning "to wander" or "to roam." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was a wanderer or a traveler. Over time, the name Fehnel became a hereditary surname passed down through generations, and individuals with this surname may have had ancestors who were known for their restless or nomadic nature.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Fehnel: 439
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 48,160
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.15

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Fehnel 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
FNL
🗽 NYSIIS
FA
🔊 Soundex
F0504
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F EH1 N AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈfɛnəl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FNL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F540

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Fehnel in Braille

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

The name Fehnel in braille

How to sign the name Fehnel using Sign Language

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

The name Fehnel in sign language

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