Duffel

Duffel Meaning & Origin

About Duffel
The surname Duffel is of Dutch origin and is derived from the word "duffel," which refers to a coarse, heavy woolen fabric. It is believed that the name was originally given to people who either produced or traded this type of fabric. Over time, individuals with the surname Duffel may have adopted it as their family name, signifying their association with the production or trade of duffel fabric.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Duffel: 354
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 57,516
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.12

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Duffel 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
TFL
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D0104
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D AH1 F AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈdəfəl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TFL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D140

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Duffel in Braille

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

The name Duffel in braille

How to sign the name Duffel using Sign Language

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

The name Duffel in sign language

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