Goepel
Goepel Meaning & Origin
About Goepel
The surname Goepel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "göpel," meaning "windlass" or "hoist." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a name for someone who operated or worked with a windlass, which is a device used for lifting heavy objects. Over time, the surname Goepel may have been adopted by individuals who were associated with windmills, cranes, or other machinery that utilized a similar mechanism.
Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Goepel is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Goepel: 233
- Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
- Ranking: 81181
- Frequency per 100k people: 0.08
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Goepel 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 Goepel is not currently available.
Pronunciation
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Goepel in Braille
Here's how to represent Goepel in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Goepel using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Goepel using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
