Ortel

Ortel Meaning & Origin

About Ortel
The surname Ortel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "ortel," meaning "fate" or "destiny." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was considered to have a mysterious or prophetic nature, or possibly as an occupational name for a fortune teller or diviner. The name Ortel signifies a connection to the concept of fate or destiny in German culture.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Ortel: 320
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 62,531
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.11

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ARTL
🗽 NYSIIS
OA
🔊 Soundex
O6304
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AO1 R T EH2 L
🌐 IPA
/ortel*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ARTL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
O634

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ortel in Braille

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

The name Ortel in braille

How to sign the name Ortel using Sign Language

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

The name Ortel in sign language

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