Prechtl

Prechtl Meaning & Origin

About Prechtl
The surname Prechtl 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 had a bright or radiant personality or appearance. Over time, the surname Prechtl has been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Prechtl: 310
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 64,200
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.11

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PRKTL
🗽 NYSIIS
PAC
🔊 Soundex
P602034
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P R EH1 K T AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈprɛktəl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRKTL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P623

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Prechtl in Braille

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

The name Prechtl in braille

How to sign the name Prechtl using Sign Language

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

The name Prechtl in sign language

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