Hirzel

Hirzel Meaning & Origin

About Hirzel
The surname Hirzel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "hirzel," meaning "little stag" or "young deer." It is a topographic surname given to someone who lived near a place associated with deer or a nickname for someone who possessed deer-like qualities such as agility or grace. The name may also have been given to hunters or gamekeepers. Overall, the surname Hirzel is associated with a connection to nature and the characteristics of a deer.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Hirzel: 473
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 45,253
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.16

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
HRSL
🗽 NYSIIS
HASA
🔊 Soundex
H06204
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH ER1 Z AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈhərzəl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HRSL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H624

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Hirzel in Braille

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

The name Hirzel in braille

How to sign the name Hirzel using Sign Language

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

The name Hirzel in sign language

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