Teufel

Teufel Meaning & Origin

About Teufel
The surname Teufel is of German origin and translates to "devil" in English. It is derived from the Middle High German word "teufel," which means devil or demon. The surname likely originated as a nickname for someone who was mischievous, had a devilish nature, or perhaps had a connection to folklore or superstitions surrounding the devil. It may have also been used as a surname for individuals who played the role of the devil in theatrical performances or had a profession associated with devilish imagery.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Teufel: 798
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 29,550
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.27

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Teufel based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TFL
🗽 NYSIIS
TA
🔊 Soundex
T0104
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
T OY1 F AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈtɔɪfəl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TFL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T140

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Teufel in Braille

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

The name Teufel in braille

How to sign the name Teufel using Sign Language

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

The name Teufel in sign language

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