Trettel

Trettel Meaning & Origin

About Trettel
The surname Trettel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "tretel," meaning "stair" or "step." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who lived near or worked with stairs or steps. The name may have been given to a builder or a person who was responsible for maintaining or repairing stairs. Over time, the surname Trettel has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Trettel: 438
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 48256
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.15

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Trettel 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
TRTL
🗽 NYSIIS
TA
🔊 Soundex
T60304
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
T R EH1 T AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈtrɛtəl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TRTL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T634

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Trettel in Braille

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

The name Trettel in braille

How to sign the name Trettel using Sign Language

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

The name Trettel in sign language

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