Pirkel

Pirkel Meaning & Origin

About Pirkel
The surname Pirkel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "birkele," meaning "little birch tree." It is a topographic surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who lived near or had a connection to a small birch tree. The name may have also been given to someone with characteristics associated with the birch tree, such as resilience or flexibility. Over time, the surname Pirkel has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Pirkel: 107
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 152,628
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Pirkel 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
PRKL
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P06204
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P ER1 K AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/pirkel*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRKL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P624

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Pirkel in Braille

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

The name Pirkel in braille

How to sign the name Pirkel using Sign Language

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

The name Pirkel in sign language

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