Hikel

Hikel Meaning & Origin

About Hikel
The surname Hikel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "hikel" or "hickel," meaning "hatchet" or "small axe." It is likely an occupational surname, originally given to someone who made or used hatchets or small axes. Over time, individuals with the surname Hikel may have adopted it as a hereditary surname, passing it down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Hikel: 116
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 143,149
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
HKL
🗽 NYSIIS
HA
🔊 Soundex
H0204
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH AY1 K AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/hikel*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HKL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H240

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Hikel in Braille

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

The name Hikel in braille

How to sign the name Hikel using Sign Language

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

The name Hikel in sign language

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