Sixel

Sixel Meaning & Origin

About Sixel
The surname Sixel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "sixel," meaning "six." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who had six of something, such as six children or six fingers. Alternatively, it could have been a topographic name for someone who lived near a place associated with the number six. The surname Sixel is relatively rare and is primarily found in Germany and the United States.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Sixel: 113
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 146,201
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SKSL
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S0204
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S IH1 K S AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/sixel*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SKSL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S240

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Sixel in Braille

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

The name Sixel in braille

How to sign the name Sixel using Sign Language

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

The name Sixel in sign language

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