Fessel

Fessel Meaning & Origin

About Fessel
The surname Fessel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "vessel" or "fessel," meaning "fetter" or "shackle." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who made or used fetters or shackles. The name may have been given to individuals who worked as blacksmiths or in related trades. Over time, the surname Fessel has evolved and spread to different regions, becoming a relatively uncommon surname today.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Fessel: 328
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 61,297
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.11

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Fessel 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 Fessel is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FSL
🗽 NYSIIS
FA
🔊 Soundex
F0204
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F EH1 S AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈfɛsəl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FSL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F240

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Fessel in Braille

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

The name Fessel in braille

How to sign the name Fessel using Sign Language

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

The name Fessel in sign language

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