Welchel

Welchel Meaning & Origin

About Welchel
The surname Welchel is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "wælcere," meaning "foreigner" or "stranger." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who was perceived as an outsider or a newcomer to a particular community or region. Over time, the surname Welchel has evolved and may have variations in spelling, such as Welchell or Welshel.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Welchel: 392
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 52851
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.13

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ALXL
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W04204
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W EH1 L CH AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈwɛlʧəl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ALXL', 'FLKL')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W424

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Welchel in Braille

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

The name Welchel in braille

How to sign the name Welchel using Sign Language

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

The name Welchel in sign language

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