Carrel

Carrel Meaning & Origin

About Carrel
The surname Carrel is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "carrel," meaning "small enclosure" or "study." It is believed to have originally referred to someone who lived near or worked in a small enclosed space, such as a study or a small room. Over time, the surname Carrel has been adopted by various families and individuals, and its meaning has evolved to represent their ancestral connection to this occupation or location.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Carrel: 985
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 25,171
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.33

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRL
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C0604
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AE1 R AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈkærɛl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C640

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Carrel in Braille

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

The name Carrel in braille

How to sign the name Carrel using Sign Language

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

The name Carrel in sign language

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