Geipel

Geipel Meaning & Origin

About Geipel
The surname Geipel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "geipel," meaning "whip." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who made or used whips. The name may have been given to individuals who were skilled in the craft of whip-making or who had a connection to the use of whips in their profession. Over time, the surname Geipel has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Geipel: 167
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 106,570
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KPL
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G0104
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G AY1 P AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/geipel*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KPL', 'JPL')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G140

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Geipel in Braille

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

The name Geipel in braille

How to sign the name Geipel using Sign Language

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

The name Geipel in sign language

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