Coffell

Coffell Meaning & Origin

About Coffell
The surname Coffell is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "cofa," meaning "cove" or "shelter." It is believed to have originally been a topographic name for someone who lived near a sheltered area or a small bay. Over time, the spelling of the name may have evolved, resulting in variations such as Coffel, Coffill, or Cofell. Today, individuals with the surname Coffell can be found primarily in the United States.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Coffell: 223
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 84,136
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KFL
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C0104
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AO1 F AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/coffell*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KFL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C140

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Coffell in Braille

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

The name Coffell in braille

How to sign the name Coffell using Sign Language

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

The name Coffell in sign language

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