Fichtel

Fichtel Meaning & Origin

About Fichtel
The surname Fichtel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "vichtel," meaning "gnome" or "elf." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was small in stature or had a mischievous nature. The name Fichtel may also have been used to denote someone who lived near a place associated with gnomes or elves.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Fichtel: 271
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 71,886
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FKTL
🗽 NYSIIS
FACA
🔊 Soundex
F020304
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F IH1 CH T EH2 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈfɪʧˌtɛl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FKTL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F234

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Fichtel in Braille

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

The name Fichtel in braille

How to sign the name Fichtel using Sign Language

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

The name Fichtel in sign language

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