Zimmel

Zimmel Meaning & Origin

About Zimmel
The surname Zimmel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "zimel," meaning "tunic" or "garment." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who was a tailor or involved in the textile industry. Over time, the surname Zimmel has evolved and spread to various regions, including Austria and Switzerland. Today, individuals with the surname Zimmel can be found worldwide, often with different spellings due to linguistic variations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Zimmel: 258
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 74,826
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SML
🗽 NYSIIS
ZSANA
🔊 Soundex
Z0504
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
Z IH1 M AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/zimmel*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SML', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Z540

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Zimmel in Braille

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

The name Zimmel in braille

How to sign the name Zimmel using Sign Language

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

The name Zimmel in sign language

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