Gietl

Gietl Meaning & Origin

About Gietl
The surname Gietl is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "gietel," meaning "goat." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who either worked with or resembled a goat in some way. The name may have been given to goat herders, goat farmers, or individuals with goat-like characteristics. Over time, the surname Gietl has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gietl: 195
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 93,921
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gietl 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
KTL
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G034
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G IY1 T AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/gietl*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KTL', 'JTL')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G340

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gietl in Braille

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

The name Gietl in braille

How to sign the name Gietl using Sign Language

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

The name Gietl in sign language

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