About Hessel
The surname Hessel is of German origin and has multiple possible meanings. It is derived from the personal name "Hesso," which was a short form of names beginning with the element "hessi," meaning "battle." Alternatively, it could be derived from the Middle High German word "hessel," meaning "hazel tree." The surname Hessel is therefore associated with qualities such as bravery and strength, or with the hazel tree, which symbolizes wisdom and protection.
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The surname Hessel is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Hessel 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 Hessel is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Hessel in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Hessel using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.