Oertel

Oertel Meaning & Origin

About Oertel
The surname Oertel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "ortel," meaning "fate" or "destiny." It is a surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was believed to have the ability to predict or influence the future. The name Oertel may also have been given to someone who was considered to have a significant role in shaping the destiny of their community or family.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Oertel: 1,047
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 24,064
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.35

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ARTL
🗽 NYSIIS
OA
🔊 Soundex
O06304
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AO1 R T AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈɔrtəl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ARTL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
O634

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Oertel in Braille

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

The name Oertel in braille

How to sign the name Oertel using Sign Language

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

The name Oertel in sign language

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