Fissell

Fissell Meaning & Origin

About Fissell
The surname Fissell is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "visel," meaning "weasel." It is believed to have originally been a nickname given to someone who displayed characteristics associated with the weasel, such as agility or cunning. Over time, the surname Fissell became hereditary and passed down through generations, eventually becoming a family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Fissell: 153
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 114,424
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Fissell 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 Fissell in Braille

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

The name Fissell in braille

How to sign the name Fissell using Sign Language

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

The name Fissell in sign language

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