About Haftel
The surname Haftel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "haftel," meaning "handle" or "grip." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone who made or sold handles or grips for tools or weapons. Over time, individuals with the surname Haftel may have adopted it as a hereditary surname, passing it down through generations.
The surname Haftel is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Haftel 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 Haftel is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Haftel in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Haftel using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.