Kafel

Kafel Meaning & Origin

About Kafel
The surname Kafel is of Polish origin and is derived from the word "kafel," meaning "tile" or "earthenware." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone who worked with tiles or pottery. The name may have been given to individuals who were involved in the production, sale, or installation of tiles or earthenware products. Over time, the surname Kafel has likely been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kafel: 241
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 79,075
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KFL
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K0104
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AE1 F AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/kafel*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KFL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K140

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kafel in Braille

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

The name Kafel in braille

How to sign the name Kafel using Sign Language

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

The name Kafel in sign language

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