About Fenchel
The surname Fenchel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "venchel," meaning "fennel." Fennel is a flowering plant with aromatic seeds that has been used for culinary and medicinal purposes for centuries. The surname Fenchel likely originated as a nickname for someone who either grew or sold fennel or had some association with the plant. It may also have been given to someone who had certain qualities or characteristics associated with fennel, such as being fragrant or having a tall and slender build.
The surname Fenchel is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Fenchel 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 Fenchel is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Fenchel in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Fenchel using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.