Menzel

Menzel Meaning & Origin

About Menzel
The surname Menzel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "menzel," meaning "dwelling" or "residence." It is a topographic surname that was originally given to someone who lived near or owned a prominent house or estate. The name Menzel is relatively common in Germany and can be found in various regions of the country.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Menzel: 2,553
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 12,199
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.87

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MNSL
🗽 NYSIIS
MNASA
🔊 Soundex
M05204
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M EH1 N Z AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈmɛnzəl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MNSL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M524

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Menzel in Braille

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

The name Menzel in braille

How to sign the name Menzel using Sign Language

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

The name Menzel in sign language

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