Gitchel

Gitchel Meaning & Origin

About Gitchel
The surname Gitchel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "gichel," meaning "little goat." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who resembled or had characteristics associated with a goat, such as agility or stubbornness. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, and individuals with the surname Gitchel can trace their ancestry back to someone who was once known for their goat-like qualities.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gitchel: 352
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 57781
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.12

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
JXL
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G03204
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G IH1 CH AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/gitchel*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('JXL', 'KXL')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G324

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gitchel in Braille

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

The name Gitchel in braille

How to sign the name Gitchel using Sign Language

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

The name Gitchel in sign language

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