Weichel

Weichel Meaning & Origin

About Weichel
The surname Weichel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "wīchel," meaning "bend" or "curve." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who lived near a bend or curve in a road or river. Over time, individuals with the surname Weichel may have adopted it as their family name, passing it down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Weichel: 573
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 38,582
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.19

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AXL
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W0204
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W AY1 K AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈwaɪkəl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AXL', 'FKL')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W240

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Weichel in Braille

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

The name Weichel in braille

How to sign the name Weichel using Sign Language

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

The name Weichel in sign language

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