Finzel

Finzel Meaning & Origin

About Finzel
The surname Finzel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "vintzel," meaning "fence" or "enclosure." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a name for someone who worked as a fence builder or lived near a fence or enclosure. Over time, the name Finzel has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary surname. Today, individuals with the surname Finzel can be found primarily in Germany and the United States.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Finzel: 316
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 63,218
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.11

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FNSL
🗽 NYSIIS
FASA
🔊 Soundex
F05204
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F IH1 N Z AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈfɪnzəl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FNSL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F524

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Finzel in Braille

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

The name Finzel in braille

How to sign the name Finzel using Sign Language

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

The name Finzel in sign language

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