Pechtel

Pechtel Meaning & Origin

About Pechtel
The surname Pechtel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "behtel," meaning "little axe" or "hatchet." It is believed to have originated as an occupational name for someone who made or used axes or hatchets. The name may have been initially given to a blacksmith or a woodcutter. Over time, the surname Pechtel has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Pechtel: 127
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 133,048
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PKTL
🗽 NYSIIS
PACA
🔊 Soundex
P020304
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P EH1 K T AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/pechtel*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PKTL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P234

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Pechtel in Braille

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

The name Pechtel in braille

How to sign the name Pechtel using Sign Language

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

The name Pechtel in sign language

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