About Feistel
The surname Feistel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "vīstel," meaning "fist." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone with a strong or powerful fist, or someone who was skilled in hand-to-hand combat. The name may have been given to a fighter or a person with a forceful personality.
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The surname Feistel is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Feistel based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Feistel in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Feistel using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.