Wachtel

Wachtel Meaning & Origin

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.

๐ŸŒ Origin
๐Ÿ“ Surname Length
๐Ÿ’ฌ Number of Syllables
๐Ÿ”  Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Wachtel: 2,033
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 14,636
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.69

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.

Pronunciation

๐Ÿ“‡ Metaphone
AKTL
๐Ÿ—ฝ NYSIIS
WACA
๐Ÿ”Š Soundex
W020304
๐ŸŽต Syllabic Pronunciation
W AO1 CH AH0 L
๐ŸŒ IPA
/หˆwษ”สงษ™l/
๐Ÿ”Š Double Metaphone
('AKTL', 'FKTL')
๐Ÿˆฏ Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W234

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wachtel in Braille

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

The name Wachtel in braille

How to sign the name Wachtel using Sign Language

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.

The name Wachtel in sign language

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