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.
The surname Jekel is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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.
Here's how to represent Jekel in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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.