Minkel

Minkel Meaning & Origin

About Minkel
The surname Minkel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "minkel," meaning "small" or "little." It is believed to have originally been a nickname given to someone who was of small stature or had a diminutive personality. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname and has been passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Minkel: 400
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 51,941
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.14

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MNKL
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M05204
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M IH1 NG K AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈmɪŋkəl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MNKL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M524

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Minkel in Braille

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

The name Minkel in braille

How to sign the name Minkel using Sign Language

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

The name Minkel in sign language

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