Pretzel

Pretzel Meaning & Origin

About Pretzel
The surname Pretzel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "brezel," meaning "pretzel." It is an occupational surname given to bakers or sellers of pretzels, a type of baked bread product that is twisted into a knot-like shape. The name Pretzel signifies the ancestral connection to the pretzel trade and the occupation of the individuals who bore this surname in the past.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Pretzel: 154
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 113,791
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PRTSL
🗽 NYSIIS
PASA
🔊 Soundex
P603204
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P R EH1 T Z AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈprɛtzəl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRTSL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P632

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Pretzel in Braille

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

The name Pretzel in braille

How to sign the name Pretzel using Sign Language

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

The name Pretzel in sign language

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