About Stekel
The surname Stekel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "stekel," meaning "thorn" or "spike." It is a topographic or occupational surname, typically given to someone who lived near or worked with thorny plants or objects. The name may have also been used as a nickname for someone with a prickly or sharp personality.
The surname Stekel is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Stekel 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 Stekel is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Stekel in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Stekel using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.