Gockel

Gockel Meaning & Origin

About Gockel
The surname Gockel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "gockel," meaning "rooster" or "cock." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who either kept roosters or had rooster-like characteristics. The name may also have been given to someone who was known for their assertiveness or cockiness. Overall, the surname Gockel is associated with the symbolism of the rooster and its traits.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gockel: 415
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 50362
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.14

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KKL
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G0204
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G AA1 K AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈgɑkəl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KKL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G240

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gockel in Braille

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

The name Gockel in braille

How to sign the name Gockel using Sign Language

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

The name Gockel in sign language

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