Goupil

Goupil Meaning & Origin

About Goupil
The surname Goupil is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "goupil," meaning "fox." It was originally a nickname given to someone who possessed fox-like characteristics or behavior, such as cunning or slyness. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, and individuals with the surname Goupil can trace their ancestry back to someone who was associated with fox-like qualities.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Goupil: 440
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 48,060
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.15

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Goupil 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
KPL
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G0104
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G UW1 P AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈgupəl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KPL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G140

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Goupil in Braille

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

The name Goupil in braille

How to sign the name Goupil using Sign Language

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

The name Goupil in sign language

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