Katzel

Katzel Meaning & Origin

About Katzel
The surname Katzel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kaz," meaning "cat." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who had cat-like qualities or characteristics, such as agility or stealth. The name Katzel may have been given to individuals who were quick, nimble, or had a feline-like appearance or behavior.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Katzel: 114
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 145,220
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KTSL
🗽 NYSIIS
CASA
🔊 Soundex
K03204
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AE1 T Z AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/katzel*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KTSL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K324

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Katzel in Braille

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

The name Katzel in braille

How to sign the name Katzel using Sign Language

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

The name Katzel in sign language

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