Hatchel

Hatchel Meaning & Origin

About Hatchel
The surname Hatchel is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "hæccel," meaning "hatchel" or "flax comb." A hatchel is a tool used in the process of preparing flax fibers for spinning and weaving. Therefore, the surname Hatchel likely originated as an occupational name for someone who worked with flax, either as a flax comb maker or a flax processor. Over time, the surname Hatchel has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Hatchel: 495
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 43,584
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.17

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
HXL
🗽 NYSIIS
HA
🔊 Soundex
H03204
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH AE1 CH AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈhæʧəl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HXL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H324

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Hatchel in Braille

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

The name Hatchel in braille

How to sign the name Hatchel using Sign Language

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

The name Hatchel in sign language

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