Gimpel

Gimpel Meaning & Origin

About Gimpel
The surname Gimpel is of German origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "gimpl" or "gimpel," meaning "a small bird" or "a finch." It is a nickname surname given to someone who may have had bird-like qualities or characteristics, such as a pleasant voice or a lively and agile nature. The name Gimpel is also associated with the Jewish folklore character "Gimpel the Fool," who is known for his innocence and gullibility.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gimpel: 363
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 56,310
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.12

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gimpel 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
JMPL
🗽 NYSIIS
GANA
🔊 Soundex
G05104
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G IH1 M P AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈgɪmpəl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('JMPL', 'KMPL')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G514

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gimpel in Braille

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

The name Gimpel in braille

How to sign the name Gimpel using Sign Language

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

The name Gimpel in sign language

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