About Zelle
The surname Zelle is of Dutch origin and is derived from the word "zelle" which means "cell" in Dutch. It is believed to have originally been a topographic name for someone who lived near a small cell or chapel, or it could have been an occupational name for someone who worked in a cell or monastery. The surname Zelle is most famously associated with the Dutch exotic dancer and spy, Mata Hari, whose real name was Margaretha Zelle.
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The surname Zelle is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Zelle based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Zelle in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Zelle using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.