Funnell

Funnell Meaning & Origin

About Funnell
The surname Funnell is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "fongel," meaning "funnel." It is an occupational surname that was given to someone who made or used funnels, which were typically used for pouring liquids or other substances into containers. The name Funnell may have been initially bestowed upon individuals who worked as metalworkers, blacksmiths, or even brewers. Over time, the surname Funnell has evolved and become a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Funnell: 523
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 41,579
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.18

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Funnell 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
FNL
🗽 NYSIIS
FA
🔊 Soundex
F0504
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F AH1 N AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈfənəl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FNL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F540

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Funnell in Braille

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

The name Funnell in braille

How to sign the name Funnell using Sign Language

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

The name Funnell in sign language

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