Kaeppel

Kaeppel Meaning & Origin

About Kaeppel
The surname Kaeppel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kappe," meaning "cap" or "hood." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who made or sold caps or hoods. Over time, the name Kaeppel became a hereditary surname passed down through generations, and individuals with this surname can be found in various parts of Germany.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kaeppel: 170
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 105,079
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kaeppel 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
K0104
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K EH1 P AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/kaeppel*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KPL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K140

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kaeppel in Braille

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

The name Kaeppel in braille

How to sign the name Kaeppel using Sign Language

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

The name Kaeppel in sign language

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