About Hatzel
The surname Hatzel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "haz," meaning "hare." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who either hunted hares or had characteristics associated with hares, such as speed or agility. The suffix "-el" is a diminutive, often used to indicate a small or young version of something. Therefore, the surname Hatzel can be interpreted as "little hare" or "young hare."
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The surname Hatzel is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Hatzel 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 Hatzel in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Hatzel using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.