About Goettel
The surname Goettel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "gotel," meaning "godfather." It is an occupational surname that was given to someone who acted as a godfather during a baptism ceremony. The name may have also been used to refer to someone who was a sponsor or guardian in a broader sense.
The surname Goettel is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Goettel based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Goettel in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Goettel using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.