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.
The surname Meckel is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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.
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Here's how to represent Meckel in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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.