Waikel

Waikel Meaning & Origin

About Waikel
The surname Waikel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "wach," meaning "watchful" or "vigilant." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was a watchman or guard. Over time, the name Waikel became a hereditary surname passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Waikel can be found primarily in Germany and the United States.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Waikel: 178
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 101,247
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AKL
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W0204
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W EY1 K AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/waikel*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AKL', 'FKL')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W240

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Waikel in Braille

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

The name Waikel in braille

How to sign the name Waikel using Sign Language

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

The name Waikel in sign language

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