Zindel

Zindel Meaning & Origin

About Zindel
The surname Zindel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "zindel," meaning "tinder" or "kindling." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked with or sold tinder or kindling. The name may have been given to individuals who were involved in the production or sale of firewood or those who were skilled in starting fires. Over time, the surname Zindel became a hereditary family name passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Zindel: 201
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 91,625
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Zindel 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
SNTL
🗽 NYSIIS
ZSA
🔊 Soundex
Z05304
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
Z IH1 N D AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/zindel*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SNTL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Z534

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Zindel in Braille

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

The name Zindel in braille

How to sign the name Zindel using Sign Language

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

The name Zindel in sign language

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