About Pestel
The surname Pestel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "pestel," meaning "pestle." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who worked as a pharmacist or apothecary, as the pestle is a tool used in the preparation of medicines. The surname Pestel signifies a connection to the pharmaceutical profession and its history.
The surname Pestel is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Pestel based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Pestel in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Pestel using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.