Rankel

Rankel Meaning & Origin

About Rankel
The surname Rankel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "rankel," meaning "vine shoot" or "tendril." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked with vines or had a vine-like appearance. The name may have been given to vineyard workers, vintners, or individuals who lived near vineyards. Over time, the surname Rankel has evolved and spread to various regions, including Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Rankel: 211
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 88,020
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RNKL
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R05204
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R AE1 NG K AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/rankel*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RNKL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R524

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Rankel in Braille

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

The name Rankel in braille

How to sign the name Rankel using Sign Language

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

The name Rankel in sign language

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