Fissel

Fissel Meaning & Origin

About Fissel
The surname Fissel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "visel," meaning "weasel." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who had weasel-like characteristics or behavior. The surname Fissel may have been given to individuals who were agile, cunning, or had a slender build. Over time, this nickname likely became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Fissel: 483
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 44,500
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.16

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Fissel 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
FSL
🗽 NYSIIS
FA
🔊 Soundex
F0204
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F IH1 S AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈfɪsəl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FSL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F240

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Fissel in Braille

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

The name Fissel in braille

How to sign the name Fissel using Sign Language

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

The name Fissel in sign language

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