Hisel

Hisel Meaning & Origin

About Hisel
The surname Hisel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "hisele," meaning "hazel tree." It is a topographic surname given to someone who lived near or was associated with a hazel tree. The name may have also been used as a nickname for someone with hazel-colored eyes or hair. Overall, the surname Hisel has a botanical origin and is associated with the hazel tree.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Hisel: 862
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 27,845
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.29

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
HSL
🗽 NYSIIS
HA
🔊 Soundex
H0204
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH IH1 S AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈhɪsəl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HSL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H240

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Hisel in Braille

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

The name Hisel in braille

How to sign the name Hisel using Sign Language

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

The name Hisel in sign language

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