STECKEL
Steckel
Origin and Meaning The surname Steckel is of German origin, believed to be a variant of the more common surname Stechel. It is a toponymic surname, derived from the Middle High German word "steck," meaning "stick" or "rod."
Distribution The surname Steckel is relatively rare in Britain, with most occurrences found in records relating to German immigrants who settled in the country in the 19th and 20th centuries. As such, it is not widely distributed among the indigenous British population.
Notable People Due to its rarity in Britain, there are no notable individuals with the surname Steckel in British history. However, it is possible that some individuals bearing this surname have made noteworthy contributions in various fields.
Variants Variants of the surname Steckel include Stechel, Stechell, and Stickle. These variants may have arisen due to regional dialectal differences or anglicisation of the original German surname.
There are approximately 21 people named Steckel in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Fewer than one in a million people in Britain are named Steckel.
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
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