Sockel

Sockel Meaning & Origin

About Sockel
The surname Sockel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "sokel," meaning "pedestal" or "base." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone who worked as a stonemason or sculptor, specifically involved in creating or working with pedestals or bases for statues or other structures. Over time, the surname Sockel may have also been adopted by individuals living near or associated with a prominent pedestal or base.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Sockel: 114
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 145,220
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SKL
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S0204
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S AA1 K AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/sockel*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SKL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S240

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Sockel in Braille

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

The name Sockel in braille

How to sign the name Sockel using Sign Language

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

The name Sockel in sign language

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