Zankel

Zankel Meaning & Origin

About Zankel
The surname Zankel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "zankel," meaning "little quarrel" or "little dispute." It is likely that the name was originally given to someone who was argumentative or prone to getting into small conflicts. Over time, the name Zankel became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Zankel: 106
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 153,769
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Zankel 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

📇 Metaphone
SNKL
🗽 NYSIIS
ZSA
🔊 Soundex
Z05204
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
Z AE1 NG K AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/zankel*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SNKL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Z524

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Zankel in Braille

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

The name Zankel in braille

How to sign the name Zankel using Sign Language

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

The name Zankel in sign language

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