Coffelt

Coffelt Meaning & Origin

About Coffelt
The surname Coffelt is of German origin and is derived from the personal name "Kobald," which means "goblin" or "elf." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who was mischievous or had a playful nature. Over time, the name evolved into various forms, including Coffelt. Today, individuals with the surname Coffelt can be found primarily in the United States, particularly in the states of Pennsylvania and West Virginia.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Coffelt: 2,953
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 10,797
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.0

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KFLT
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C01043
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AA1 F IH0 L T
🌐 IPA
/ˈkɑfɪlt/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KFLT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C143

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Coffelt in Braille

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

The name Coffelt in braille

How to sign the name Coffelt using Sign Language

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

The name Coffelt in sign language

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