Missal

Missal Meaning & Origin

About Missal
The surname Missal is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "missele," meaning "mass book." It is an occupational surname that likely originated from someone who was involved in the production or distribution of missals, which are books containing the texts and prayers used in the Catholic Mass. Over time, the surname Missal may have been adopted by individuals who were associated with the church or had a connection to religious practices.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Missal: 188
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 96,799
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MSL
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M0204
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M IH1 S AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈmɪsəl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MSL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M240

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Missal in Braille

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

The name Missal in braille

How to sign the name Missal using Sign Language

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

The name Missal in sign language

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