Kickel

Kickel Meaning & Origin

About Kickel
The surname Kickel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kickele," meaning "little chicken" or "rooster." It is believed to have originally been a nickname given to someone who displayed characteristics associated with a rooster, such as being proud, confident, or having a fiery temperament. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname and has been passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kickel: 109
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 150,452
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KKL
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K0204
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K IH1 K AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/kickel*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KKL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K240

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kickel in Braille

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

The name Kickel in braille

How to sign the name Kickel using Sign Language

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

The name Kickel in sign language

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