Spidel

Spidel Meaning & Origin

About Spidel
The surname Spidel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "spidel," meaning "spindle." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked with or made spindles, which were used in spinning wool or flax. Over time, the surname Spidel became hereditary and passed down through generations, eventually becoming a family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Spidel: 356
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 57,234
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.12

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SPTL
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S10304
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S P IH1 D AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈspɪdəl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SPTL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S134

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Spidel in Braille

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

The name Spidel in braille

How to sign the name Spidel using Sign Language

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

The name Spidel in sign language

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