Zweifel

Zweifel Meaning & Origin

About Zweifel
The surname Zweifel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "zweifel," meaning "doubt" or "skepticism." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was known for being skeptical or doubtful. The name may have been given to individuals who were hesitant or indecisive in their actions or had a generally skeptical nature. Over time, the surname Zweifel became hereditary and passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Zweifel: 1,285
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 20,617
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.44

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Zweifel 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
SFL
🗽 NYSIIS
ZSA
🔊 Soundex
Z0104
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
Z W AY1 F AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/zˈwaɪfəl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SFL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Z140

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Zweifel in Braille

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

The name Zweifel in braille

How to sign the name Zweifel using Sign Language

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

The name Zweifel in sign language

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