Meisel

Meisel Meaning & Origin

About Meisel
The surname Meisel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "meizel," meaning "mace" or "club." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who either made or used maces or clubs. Over time, the surname Meisel may have been adopted by various individuals or families involved in the production or use of such weapons.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Meisel: 1,858
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 15,700
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.63

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MSL
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M0204
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AY1 S AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈmaɪsəl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MSL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M240

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Meisel in Braille

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

The name Meisel in braille

How to sign the name Meisel using Sign Language

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

The name Meisel in sign language

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