Mestel

Mestel Meaning & Origin

About Mestel
The surname Mestel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "mestel," meaning "cloak" or "cape." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone who made or sold cloaks or capes. Over time, the name may have also been adopted by individuals who were known for wearing or owning such garments.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Mestel: 133
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 128,249
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MSTL
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M02304
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M EH1 S T AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/mestel*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MSTL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M234

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Mestel in Braille

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

The name Mestel in braille

How to sign the name Mestel using Sign Language

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

The name Mestel in sign language

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