Loechel

Loechel Meaning & Origin

About Loechel
The surname Loechel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "lochel," meaning "little hole" or "small hollow." It is likely that the name originally referred to someone who lived near or in a small hollow or depression in the landscape. Over time, the name Loechel became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Loechel: 174
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 103,181
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LXL
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L0204
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L OW1 K AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/loechel*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LXL', 'LKL')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L240

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Loechel in Braille

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

The name Loechel in braille

How to sign the name Loechel using Sign Language

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

The name Loechel in sign language

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