Hetzel

Hetzel Meaning & Origin

About Hetzel
The surname Hetzel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "hetzel," meaning "to incite" or "to provoke." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was known for being argumentative or provocative. Over time, the name Hetzel became a hereditary surname passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Hetzel can be found worldwide, particularly in Germany and the United States.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Hetzel: 3,607
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 9,061
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.22

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
HTSL
🗽 NYSIIS
HASA
🔊 Soundex
H03204
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH EH1 T Z AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈhɛtzəl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HTSL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H324

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Hetzel in Braille

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

The name Hetzel in braille

How to sign the name Hetzel using Sign Language

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

The name Hetzel in sign language

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