Prechel

Prechel Meaning & Origin

About Prechel
The surname Prechel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "prechele," meaning "little preacher" or "one who preaches." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was involved in religious activities or had a connection to the clergy. Over time, the surname Prechel may have been adopted by individuals who were descendants of preachers or had a religious background.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Prechel: 244
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 78,316
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PRXL
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P60204
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P R EH1 K AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/prechel*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRXL', 'PRKL')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P624

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Prechel in Braille

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

The name Prechel in braille

How to sign the name Prechel using Sign Language

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

The name Prechel in sign language

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