Fenzel

Fenzel Meaning & Origin

About Fenzel
The surname Fenzel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "venczel," meaning "falcon." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who either worked with falcons or had characteristics associated with the bird, such as being swift or sharp-eyed. Over time, the surname Fenzel has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Fenzel: 321
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 62,359
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.11

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Fenzel 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
FNSL
🗽 NYSIIS
FASA
🔊 Soundex
F05204
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F EH1 N Z AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈfɛnzəl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FNSL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F524

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Fenzel in Braille

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

The name Fenzel in braille

How to sign the name Fenzel using Sign Language

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

The name Fenzel in sign language

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