Meixel

Meixel Meaning & Origin

About Meixel
The surname Meixel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "meizel," meaning "mace" or "club." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was strong or had a forceful personality. The name may have also been given to someone who used a mace or club as a weapon. Over time, Meixel became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Meixel: 146
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 118,853
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MKSL
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M0204
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M IY1 K S AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/meixel*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MKSL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M240

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Meixel in Braille

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

The name Meixel in braille

How to sign the name Meixel using Sign Language

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

The name Meixel in sign language

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