Weckel

Weckel Meaning & Origin

About Weckel
The surname Weckel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "wecke," meaning "wake" or "watch." It is believed to have originated as an occupational name for someone who was responsible for keeping watch or guarding a specific area or property. The surname Weckel may have been initially used to denote a watchman or a person who worked in a similar role. Over time, it evolved into a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Weckel: 205
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 90113
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AKL
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W0204
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W EH1 K AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/weckel*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AKL', 'FKL')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W240

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Weckel in Braille

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

The name Weckel in braille

How to sign the name Weckel using Sign Language

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

The name Weckel in sign language

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