About Ratzel
The surname Ratzel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "ratzel," meaning "rattle" or "rattle maker." It is an occupational surname that likely originated from someone who made or sold rattles or similar noise-making objects. The name Ratzel may also have been used as a nickname for someone who was noisy or talkative.
The surname Ratzel is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Ratzel 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 Ratzel in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Ratzel using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.