Pitzel

Pitzel Meaning & Origin

About Pitzel
The surname Pitzel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "pitzel," meaning "little piece" or "small fragment." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who was small in stature or had a diminutive build. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname and has been passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Pitzel: 119
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 140,157
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PTSL
🗽 NYSIIS
PASA
🔊 Soundex
P03204
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P IH1 T Z AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/pitzel*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PTSL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P324

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Pitzel in Braille

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

The name Pitzel in braille

How to sign the name Pitzel using Sign Language

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

The name Pitzel in sign language

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