Candell

Candell Meaning & Origin

About Candell
The surname Candell is of Catalan origin and is derived from the word "candela," meaning "candle" in English. It is an occupational surname that likely originated from someone who made or sold candles. The name may have been given to individuals who were involved in the candle-making trade or who lived near a candlemaker. Over time, the surname Candell has evolved and spread to different regions, but its origin remains rooted in the occupation related to candles.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Candell: 266
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 73,005
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KNTL
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C05304
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AE1 N D AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/candell*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KNTL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C534

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Candell in Braille

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

The name Candell in braille

How to sign the name Candell using Sign Language

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

The name Candell in sign language

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