About Kandel
The surname Kandel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kandel," meaning "candle." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for a candle maker or someone who worked with candles. The name may have also been given to someone who was associated with the church or had a religious connection, as candles hold symbolic significance in religious ceremonies. Overall, the surname Kandel is associated with the profession or trade of candle making.
Explore your ancestry and health insights with exclusive savings.
Save 15%-60% this holiday season
The surname Kandel is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kandel 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 Kandel is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Kandel in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Kandel using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.