About Mechtel
The surname Mechtel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "mehtel," meaning "to love" or "to desire." It is a variant of the surname Mechtold, which is composed of the elements "meht," meaning "might" or "strength," and "hold," meaning "to rule" or "to govern." Therefore, the surname Mechtel likely originated as a nickname for someone who was known for their loving or desirable nature, or it could have been a name given to someone who possessed great strength and power.
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The surname Mechtel is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Mechtel based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Mechtel in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Mechtel using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.