Prechtel

Prechtel Meaning & Origin

About Prechtel
The surname Prechtel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "brehtel," meaning "bright" or "shining." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked with or made bright or shiny objects. Over time, the name Prechtel became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Prechtel: 301
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 65,782
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.1

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Prechtel 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
PRKTL
🗽 NYSIIS
PACA
🔊 Soundex
P6020304
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P R EH1 K T AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/prechtel*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRKTL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P623

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Prechtel in Braille

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

The name Prechtel in braille

How to sign the name Prechtel using Sign Language

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

The name Prechtel in sign language

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