Jeckel

Jeckel Meaning & Origin

About Jeckel
The surname Jeckel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "geckel," meaning "little goat." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who displayed characteristics associated with a goat, such as agility or stubbornness. Over time, the surname Jeckel became a hereditary family name passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Jeckel: 146
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 118,853
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
JKL
🗽 NYSIIS
JA
🔊 Soundex
J0204
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
JH EH1 K AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/jeckel*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('JKL', 'AKL')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
J240

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Jeckel in Braille

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

The name Jeckel in braille

How to sign the name Jeckel using Sign Language

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

The name Jeckel in sign language

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