Welzel

Welzel Meaning & Origin

About Welzel
The surname Welzel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "wëzel," meaning "weasel." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who displayed characteristics associated with the weasel, such as agility, cunning, or slyness. The surname Welzel may have been given to individuals who were quick-witted or had a mischievous nature. Over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Welzel: 184
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 98553
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ALSL
🗽 NYSIIS
WASA
🔊 Soundex
W04204
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W EH1 L Z AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/welzel*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ALSL', 'FLTSL')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W424

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Welzel in Braille

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

The name Welzel in braille

How to sign the name Welzel using Sign Language

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

The name Welzel in sign language

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