Model

Model Meaning & Origin

About Model
The surname Model is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "modl," meaning "small measure" or "unit of measurement." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone involved in measuring or assessing quantities, such as a surveyor or an assessor. Over time, the surname Model may have also been adopted by individuals who were known for their precision or meticulousness in their work.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Model: 281
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 69,793
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.1

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MTL
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M0304
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AA1 D AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈmɑdəl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MTL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M340

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Model in Braille

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

The name Model in braille

How to sign the name Model using Sign Language

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

The name Model in sign language

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