Goettel

Goettel Meaning & Origin

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.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Goettel: 539
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 40,554
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.18

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.

Ranking information for the surname Goettel is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KTL
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G0304
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G OW1 T AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈgoʊtəl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KTL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G340

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Goettel in Braille

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

The name Goettel in braille

How to sign the name Goettel using Sign Language

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.

The name Goettel in sign language

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