Jekel

Jekel Meaning & Origin

About Jekel
The surname Jekel is of German origin and is derived from the given name Jakob, which is the German form of Jacob. It is a patronymic surname, meaning it was originally used to identify the descendants of a person named Jakob. The name Jakob itself comes from the Hebrew name Yaakov, meaning "supplanter" or "one who follows." Over time, the surname Jekel has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a distinct family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Jekel: 363
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 56,310
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.12

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

Pronunciation

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

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Jekel in Braille

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

The name Jekel in braille

How to sign the name Jekel using Sign Language

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

The name Jekel in sign language

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