Gaukel

Gaukel Meaning & Origin

About Gaukel
The surname Gaukel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "goukel," meaning "jester" or "fool." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was known for their playful or humorous nature. The name may have been given to individuals who worked as entertainers or jesters in medieval times.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gaukel: 257
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 75,069
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KKL
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G0204
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G AO1 K AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/gaukel*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KKL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G240

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gaukel in Braille

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

The name Gaukel in braille

How to sign the name Gaukel using Sign Language

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

The name Gaukel in sign language

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