About Ketchel
The surname Ketchel is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "cecil," meaning "a small fishing vessel." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked as a fisherman or was associated with fishing activities. The name Ketchel signifies a connection to the maritime industry and reflects the individual's ancestral occupation or association with fishing.
The surname Ketchel is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Ketchel 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 Ketchel is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Ketchel in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Ketchel using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.