Moeckel

Moeckel Meaning & Origin

About Moeckel
The surname Moeckel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "möchel," meaning "mallet" or "hammer." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked as a blacksmith or a carpenter, indicating their skill in using a mallet or hammer. Over time, the surname Moeckel has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Moeckel: 556
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 39,555
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.19

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Moeckel based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MKL
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M0204
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M OW1 K AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈmoʊkəl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MKL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M240

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Moeckel in Braille

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

The name Moeckel in braille

How to sign the name Moeckel using Sign Language

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

The name Moeckel in sign language

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