Meckel

Meckel Meaning & Origin

About Meckel
The surname Meckel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "mecke," meaning "midge" or "gnat." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was small or had a slight build. Over time, the surname Meckel became a hereditary surname passed down through generations, and individuals with this surname can be found primarily in Germany and other German-speaking regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Meckel: 460
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 46,314
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.16

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MKL
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M0204
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M EH1 K AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈmɛkəl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MKL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M240

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Meckel in Braille

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

The name Meckel in braille

How to sign the name Meckel using Sign Language

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

The name Meckel in sign language

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