Possehl

Possehl Meaning & Origin

About Possehl
The surname Possehl is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "possele," meaning "pot" or "cauldron." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who made or sold pots or cauldrons. Over time, individuals with the surname Possehl may have adopted it as their family name, passing it down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Possehl: 337
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 59,901
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.11

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Possehl 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
PSL
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P0204
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P AA1 S AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈpɑsəl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PSL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P240

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Possehl in Braille

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

The name Possehl in braille

How to sign the name Possehl using Sign Language

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

The name Possehl in sign language

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