Zettl

Zettl Meaning & Origin

About Zettl
The surname Zettl is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "zetel," meaning "seal" or "signet." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked as a seal maker or a person who used a seal as a mark of authority or ownership. Over time, the surname Zettl has been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Zettl: 133
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 128,249
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Zettl 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
STL
🗽 NYSIIS
ZSA
🔊 Soundex
Z034
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
Z EH1 T AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/zettl*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('STL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Z340

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Zettl in Braille

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

The name Zettl in braille

How to sign the name Zettl using Sign Language

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

The name Zettl in sign language

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