Zwickel

Zwickel Meaning & Origin

About Zwickel
The surname Zwickel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "zwickele," meaning "a small piece" or "a wedge." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone who worked as a carpenter or a woodworker, specifically one who made or used wedges. Over time, the surname Zwickel has evolved and may also have been adopted as a nickname for someone who was known for being sharp-witted or clever.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Zwickel: 140
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 123064
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Zwickel 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
SKL
🗽 NYSIIS
ZSA
🔊 Soundex
Z0204
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
Z W IH1 K AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/zwickel*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SKL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Z240

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Zwickel in Braille

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

The name Zwickel in braille

How to sign the name Zwickel using Sign Language

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

The name Zwickel in sign language

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