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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The surname Pretzel is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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.
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Here's how to represent Pretzel in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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.