Kable

Kable Meaning & Origin

About Kable
The surname Kable is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kabel," meaning "rope" or "cable." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a name for someone who worked with ropes or cables, such as a rope maker or a sailor. The name may have also been given to someone who lived near a prominent rope or cable-making establishment. Over time, variations of the surname Kable have emerged, including Cable, Kabel, and Kabelmann.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kable: 447
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 47,429
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.15

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kable 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
CA
🔊 Soundex
K0140
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K EY1 B AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈkeɪbəl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KPL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K140

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kable in Braille

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

The name Kable in braille

How to sign the name Kable using Sign Language

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

The name Kable in sign language

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