About Fenichel
The surname Fenichel is of Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "fenikhel," meaning "fennel." Fennel is a flowering plant with aromatic seeds that has been used in cooking and medicine for centuries. The surname Fenichel likely originated as an occupational name for someone who grew or sold fennel or perhaps as a nickname for someone who had a connection to the plant.
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The surname Fenichel is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Fenichel 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 Fenichel in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Fenichel using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.