Herpel

Herpel Meaning & Origin

About Herpel
The surname Herpel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "herpel," meaning "harp." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who played the harp or made harps. The name Herpel may have been given to individuals who were skilled musicians or involved in the production or trade of musical instruments, particularly harps. Over time, the surname Herpel has been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Herpel: 312
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 63,873
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.11

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Herpel 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
HRPL
🗽 NYSIIS
HA
🔊 Soundex
H06104
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH EH1 R P AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/herpel*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HRPL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H614

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Herpel in Braille

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

The name Herpel in braille

How to sign the name Herpel using Sign Language

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

The name Herpel in sign language

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