About Wachtel
The surname Wachtel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "wachtel," meaning "quail." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who either worked as a quail hunter or had some association with quails. The name may have also been used as a nickname for someone who had characteristics associated with quails, such as being small or timid. Overall, the surname Wachtel is a reminder of an individual's ancestral connection to quails or their involvement in activities related to these birds.
The surname Wachtel is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Wachtel 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 Wachtel is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Wachtel in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Wachtel using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.