Happel

Happel Meaning & Origin

About Happel
The surname Happel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "happel," meaning "cap" or "hood." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who made or sold caps or hoods. The name may also have been given to someone who frequently wore a cap or hood. Over time, the surname Happel has evolved and spread, becoming a relatively common surname in Germany and other German-speaking regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Happel: 1,854
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 15,727
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.63

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
HPL
🗽 NYSIIS
HA
🔊 Soundex
H0104
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH AE1 P AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈhæpəl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HPL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H140

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Happel in Braille

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

The name Happel in braille

How to sign the name Happel using Sign Language

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

The name Happel in sign language

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