Witzel

Witzel Meaning & Origin

About Witzel
The surname Witzel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "witzel," meaning "jester" or "fool." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who worked as a jester or entertainer in medieval times. The name may also have been used as a nickname for someone with a playful or humorous personality.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Witzel: 1,625
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 17,379
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.55

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Witzel based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

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TSL
🗽 NYSIIS
WASA
🔊 Soundex
W03204
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W IH1 T Z AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈwɪtzəl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TSL', 'FXL')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W324

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Witzel in Braille

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

The name Witzel in braille

How to sign the name Witzel using Sign Language

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

The name Witzel in sign language

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