Seidel

Seidel Meaning & Origin

About Seidel
The surname Seidel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "seidel," meaning "mug" or "tankard." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who made or sold drinking vessels. The name Seidel may also have been given to someone who was known for their love of drinking or had a rotund or stout physique.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Seidel: 8,430
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 4,204
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.86

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
STL
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S0304
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S AY1 D AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈsaɪdəl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('STL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S340

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Seidel in Braille

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

The name Seidel in braille

How to sign the name Seidel using Sign Language

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

The name Seidel in sign language

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