Kampel

Kampel Meaning & Origin

About Kampel
The surname Kampel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kampel," meaning "comb." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who made or used combs. The name may have been given to individuals who were involved in the comb-making trade or had a distinctive comb-like feature in their appearance. Over time, the surname Kampel has evolved and spread to various regions, including Austria and other German-speaking areas.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kampel: 132
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 129,047
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KMPL
🗽 NYSIIS
CANA
🔊 Soundex
K05104
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AE1 M P AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/kampel*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KMPL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K514

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kampel in Braille

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

The name Kampel in braille

How to sign the name Kampel using Sign Language

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

The name Kampel in sign language

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