Tiefel

Tiefel Meaning & Origin

About Tiefel
The surname Tiefel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "tiefel," meaning "devil." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was mischievous or had a devilish nature. The name may have been given to individuals who exhibited cunning or playful behavior, or it could have been used as a derogatory term for someone who was considered wicked or troublesome. Over time, the surname Tiefel became a hereditary family name passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Tiefel: 227
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 82,908
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Tiefel 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 IY1 F AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/tiefel*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TFL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T140

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Tiefel in Braille

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

The name Tiefel in braille

How to sign the name Tiefel using Sign Language

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

The name Tiefel in sign language

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