About Hodel
The surname Hodel is of German origin and is derived from the personal name Hodel or Hodelin, which itself is a diminutive form of the name Hode or Hodo. The name Hodel is believed to have originated from the Old High German word "hodo," meaning "battle" or "strife." Therefore, the surname Hodel likely originated as a nickname for someone who was known for their combative or contentious nature.
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The surname Hodel is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Hodel based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Hodel in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Hodel using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.