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.
The surname Prechtel is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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.
Ranking information for the surname Prechtel is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Prechtel in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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.