Curnell

Curnell Meaning & Origin

About Curnell
The surname Curnell is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "cyrnel," meaning "kernel" or "seed." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who was small or had a resemblance to a kernel or seed in some way. The surname Curnell may also have been a topographic name for someone who lived near a place named "Curnell" or "Curnel." Overall, the meaning of the surname Curnell suggests a connection to smallness or a specific location.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Curnell: 156
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 112568
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Curnell based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRNL
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C06504
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K ER1 N AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/curnell*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRNL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C654

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Curnell in Braille

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

The name Curnell in braille

How to sign the name Curnell using Sign Language

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

The name Curnell in sign language

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