Unkel

Unkel Meaning & Origin

About Unkel
The surname Unkel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "unkel," meaning "uncle." It is believed to have originally been a nickname given to someone who was an uncle or had an uncle-like personality. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Unkel: 292
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 67,519
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.1

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ANKL
🗽 NYSIIS
UA
🔊 Soundex
U5204
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AH1 NG K AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/unkel*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ANKL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
U524

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Unkel in Braille

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

The name Unkel in braille

How to sign the name Unkel using Sign Language

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

The name Unkel in sign language

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