Orscheln

Orscheln Meaning & Origin

About Orscheln
The surname Orscheln is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "orschel," meaning "bear cub." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who either resembled a bear cub in appearance or had characteristics associated with a bear cub, such as strength or playfulness. Over time, the surname Orscheln became a hereditary family name passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Orscheln: 200
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 91,981
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Orscheln 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
ARXLN
🗽 NYSIIS
OA
🔊 Soundex
O62045
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AO1 R S CH AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/orscheln*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ARXLN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
O624

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Orscheln in Braille

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

The name Orscheln in braille

How to sign the name Orscheln using Sign Language

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

The name Orscheln in sign language

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